since Synonyms
since Meaning
since (adv.)
From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since.
In the time past, counting backward from the present; before this or now; ago.
When or that.
since (prep.)
From the time of; in or during the time subsequent to; subsequently to; after; -- usually with a past event or time for the object.
since (conj.)
Seeing that; because; considering; -- formerly followed by that.
since Sentence Examples
- Since childhood, Emily had harbored a passion for painting.
- The concert was postponed since the lead singer fell ill.
- I have been looking for that book since last week.
- Since the pandemic hit, we have rarely visited our grandparents.
- The company's revenue has declined sharply since the recession.
- I have known him since we were in kindergarten.
- The patient has been stable since the surgery.
- The project has been delayed since the team encountered technical difficulties.
- My car has been making strange noises since I had it serviced.
- I have not seen her since our last meeting.
FAQs About the word since
From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since., In the time past, counting backward from the present; before this
after, following, behind,past, apres, below,next to
to, prior to, of,before, of, previous to, prior to, to, before, previous to
Since childhood, Emily had harbored a passion for painting.
The concert was postponed since the lead singer fell ill.
I have been looking for that book since last week.
Since the pandemic hit, we have rarely visited our grandparents.
