Since

usgb/sɪns/
preposition

From a past time until now.

I've known her since we were kids.
Visual representation of "since" - From a past time until now

Often appears as...

  • since then
  • since childhood
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Time Reference

Use 'since' to indicate the starting point of actions or situations that continue to the present.

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It's been raining since morning.
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Ongoing Relevance

'Since' hints that an action or state continues to have relevance now, irrespective of when it started.

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She's felt much happier since moving to Spain.
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Fixed Point

The time expression after 'since' typically refers to a specific moment in the past, like dates or events.

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I've been a vegetarian since 2012.
Visual representation of the word "Since"

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