English

since

sɪns
Meaning: because; as; from the time that
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

Since it's raining, we should stay inside.
She has been a professional dancer since she was a child.
She has been a professional dancer since she was a child.
His health has greatly improved since he started exercising.
His health has greatly improved since he started exercising.
She has been studying classical music since she was a child.
She has been studying classical music since she was a child.
She has kept a private diary since she was a child.
She has kept a private diary since she was a child.
He has been playing the violin since he was five.
He has been playing the violin since he was five.
He has been my idol since I was a child.
He has been my idol since I was a child.
Whether the old law still applies is a moot point since the new regulation was passed.
Whether the old law still applies is a moot point since the new regulation was passed.
Since no one won last week, the jackpot has increased due to a rollover.
Since no one won last week, the jackpot has increased due to a rollover.
Ever since he started his own company, he's been living like a total baller.
Ever since he started his own company, he's been living like a total baller.

Usage Notes

Used to give a reason for something or to indicate the time from which something started.

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