Definitions

since

[sins] / sɪns /

ADVERB

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

CONJUNCTION

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

PREPOSITION

because

Synonyms

WEAK

after all as by reason of considering for forasmuch as in consideration of in view of inasmuch as insomuch as on account of seeing that

PREPOSITION

between the present and a previous time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ago

WEAK

after following from the time of subsequent to until now

PREPOSITION

in the time past; because

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward ago already later therefore

WEAK

after as because considering for from hence now past subsequently whereas

Usage

What are other ways to say since? The conjunctions as and since suggest a reason for an occurrence or action, but they are so casual as to imply merely circumstances attendant on the main statement: As (or since) I was tired, I was sleeping. Because introduces a direct reason: I was sleeping because I was tired. The reason, proof, or justification introduced by for is like an afterthought or a parenthetical statement: I was famished, for I had not eaten all day. The more formal inasmuch as implies concession; the main statement is true in view of the circumstances introduced by this conjunction: Inasmuch as I was tired, it seemed best to sleep.

Example Sentences

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Since 2022, food prices have jumped nearly 20%.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

Since joining from Newcastle two years ago for £35m, Anderson has become a crucial player for Forest and has started every game for Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Since the change is relatively unprecedented, servicers don’t know what kind of staffing levels they’ll need to respond to borrowers’ calls, Buchanan said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Since February, India has been a member of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative that seeks to secure AI supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Since I was dead to him, he didn’t need to say goodbye.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

since

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