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.

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Passionately cheering for Pumas has also been part of his friendship with fellow actor Gael García Bernal since childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

At first blush, that might sound like a win for investors, since higher yields tend to mean better returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The authors also noted that salt-use patterns may have changed since the surveys were conducted.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In his letter, which has been seen by BBC Scotland, the first minister said there had been a significant increase in donations from party members since Murrell pleaded guilty last Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It had been a long time since breakfast, and she’d skipped lunch to get a break from the language.

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

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