Definition

From a specific time in the past until now; used to indicate that something has happened after a certain point in time.

Example

I have lived here since 2010.

Conversation

Have you talked to Sarah since she moved away?

Not really, I lost touch after she left.

That's too bad! I thought you were close friends since high school.

Yeah, we were, but life just got busy, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

From a specific time in the past until now, or because of something.

Example

I have lived here since 2010.

Conversation

Have you been to that new cafe downtown?

Not yet! I've heard great things about it, though.

You should go, especially since they have amazing pastries.

Definition

From a particular time in the past until now or until another time.

Example

They have been friends since childhood.

Conversation

Hey, have you seen Sarah lately?

Not really, I haven't talked to her since last month.

I wonder what she's been up to since then.

Root Explanation

Since originates from Old English 'sincan', meaning to sink or to fall. It refers to a point in time from which something has occurred or continued.

Memory Tip

Think of 'since' as marking the point in time from which something has 'fallen' or started.

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