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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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The system has undergone multiple revamps since Tony began his adventure but is now made up of 996 clubs spread across 48 divisions.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

This level has not been reached again since, although some future climate scenarios suggest it could be surpassed by the end of this century.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The Ballon d'Or has gone to a British player just seven times before and it has been almost a quarter of a century since the last winner.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

What started as a simple game during family walks with Coco the dog has since grown into a small, unofficial literacy trail.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For the first time since that dreadful day, Clare wanted to tell someone about the cruelty of it all.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.