since

Meanings

• preposition, conjunction, adverb

  indicating or referring to a time or period that began in the past and continues up to the present

  - "He has been a manager since 2015."
  - "We have been friends since childhood."
  - "Since the sun rose, we have been working."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1224188"

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Antonyms

until

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Synonyms

sith , sithen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with since
mice , nice , vice

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Variants

List of all variants of since that leads to same result
since , sith , sithence , sithens , since that time , since then , since (the) year dot , since the year dot , since year dot , since (the) year one , since the year one , since year one , since time immemorial , since when

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Etymology

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from Old French since, from sins 'after', from Latin post 'after'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'since' is used as the name of a popular software development platform.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'since' is 'scintillator'.

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Related Concepts

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1. because: Both 'since' and 'because' are used to explain the reason for something, but 'since' refers to a time connection, while 'because' refers to a cause-and-effect relationship.

2. therefore: Both 'since' and 'therefore' are used to introduce a conclusion, but 'since' introduces a time connection, while 'therefore' introduces a logical conclusion.

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Culture

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The word 'since' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey the passage of time. In music, it is often used in song titles and lyrics to denote the beginning or the continuation of a theme. In literature, it is used to set the scene and establish a timeframe for the story.

How to Memorize "since"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a timeline, and place an event at the beginning of the line. Then, place the present moment at the end of the line. The word 'since' connects the event at the beginning to the present moment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'since' with the image of a clock or a calendar to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Since the sun sets, it gets darker and darker' to help remember the meaning of 'since'.

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