SINCE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Since

Speech Type: Preposition

Etymology:

late Middle English: contraction of obsolete sithence, or from dialect sin (both from dialect sithen ‘thereupon, afterwards, ever since’)

Audio Pronunciation:

Phonetic Spelling: sɪns

Dialects: British English

Definition:

in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present

Short Definition:

in intervening period between time mentioned and time under consideration

Examples:

she hasn't spoken to him since last year
a lot has changed in the industry since then
the worst property slump since the war

Word: Since

Speech Type: Conjunction

Audio Pronunciation:

Phonetic Spelling: sɪns

Dialects: British English

Definition:

from a time in the past until the time under consideration, typically the present

Short Definition:

from time in past until now

Examples:

I've felt better since I've been here
ever since the film hit cinemas in 1996, fans have been wondering whether a sequel would finally get the go-ahead

Definition:

for the reason that; because

Short Definition:

for reason that

Examples: