Definitions

since

[sins] / sɪns /

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All (5) Adverb (1) Conjunction (1) Preposition (3)

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in the time past; because adv.
in the time past; because conj.
because prep.
between the present and a previous time prep.
in the time past; because prep.

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.

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Against Brentford, however, Rogers arguably produced his quietest performance since arriving from Aston Villa in the summer.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The health of the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong is a state secret, guarded so tightly that a scratched dinner can send China-watchers scrambling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Experts have noted that lithium battery safety has improved dramatically in the years since it was built.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

This indicator generated a sell signal on Sept. 1, and that has remained in place ever since.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

They were supposed to speak Michif exclusively, but since Simon was good at the language, their program instructors let it slide.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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