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.

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Since then, astronomers have been studying the asteroid, estimating its size to be at least 30 metres wide.

From Space Scoop

Luckily, since the touchdown is planned for 2031, we still have enough time to prepare.

From Space Scoop

Comcast shares rose 0.5% Monday and have gained 1.4% since closing at an 11-year low on Nov. 24.

From MarketWatch

That comes after a summer season that was the worst-performing for Hollywood since 1981, with the exception of during the pandemic.

From MarketWatch

The “Wicked” sequel’s performance is Universal’s biggest success since “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which has earned $867 million worldwide since its release in July.

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