since

Definition

  • adv. From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month
  • ago, and I have not seen him since.
  • adv. In the time past, counting backward from the present;
  • before this or now; ago.
  • adv. When or that.
  • prep. From the time of; in or during the time subsequent to;
  • subsequently to; after; -- usually with a past event or time for the
  • object.
  • conj. Seeing that; because; considering; -- formerly followed
  • by that.

Example sentences

  1. prep.

    I have lived in this city since 2010.

  2. adv.

    She moved to Paris, and since then, she has been very happy.

  3. conj.

    Since it is raining, we should stay indoors.