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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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Mikel Arteta's men are aiming for the club's first league title since 2004 - and with a nine-point lead and seven games remaining, have destiny in their own hands.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

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From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

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From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

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

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