since

adverb, conjunction, preposition

UK /sɪns/

Since can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun): Everything has changed so much since last spring.

as an adverb (without a following noun): She left home in 1993 and hasn’t been seen since.

as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): Paul’s had several different jobs since he left school.Since there’s no more business, we can all go home.

When since is used for talking about time, the verb in the main clause of the sentence is usually in the present perfect or past perfect tense: It hasn’t rained since the end of July.He had been composing music since he was ten years old. Sometimes the present simple or past simple is used in the main clause: It’s over twenty years since we last met.

1
starting at a particular point in the past and continuing until now or until another point in the past
I’ve known Joanna since she was born.
Turkey has been a republic since 1923.
It’s over nine years since Scotland won a game against England.
I’d not seen her since she went to live in Oxford.
ever since:
Paul started sailing in 1986 and he’s been doing it ever since.
Ever since I was at school, I’ve wanted to write.
Synonyms and related words
From now or from a particular time
since
meanwhile
henceforth
1. 1a
  at some time after a particular point in the past
  Since arriving in New York, Thomas has had over 15 job interviews.
  There have been many changes around here since I was a boy.
  The accident was blamed on the pilot, who has since retired.
  since then:
  Last year the company was expanding, but since then things have got really tough.
  Synonyms and related words
  After another event or time
  after
  following
  since
2. 1b
  before now, or before a particular point in the past
  long since (=a long time ago):
  The people who built the temple have long since vanished.
  Synonyms and related words
  Before a time or event
  before
  first
  early
2
used when explaining why someone does something or why a situation exists
Since Barbara is no longer my wife, I’m no longer responsible for her debts.
I shall not be able to attend the meeting since I shall be on holiday with my family.
You should talk to Karen since she’s the one responsible for authorizing payments.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of explaining or clarifying
after all
as
as a matter of fact

phrases

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单词	since
释义	since adverb, conjunction, preposition UK /sɪns/ Other entries for this word ever since phrase since when? phrase since/from the year dot phrase from/since time immemorial phrase the best/greatest thing since sliced bread phrase DEFINITIONS2 Since can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Everything has changed so much since last spring. as an adverb (without a following noun): She left home in 1993 and hasn’t been seen since. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): Paul’s had several different jobs since he left school.Since there’s no more business, we can all go home. When since is used for talking about time, the verb in the main clause of the sentence is usually in the present perfect or past perfect tense: It hasn’t rained since the end of July.He had been composing music since he was ten years old. Sometimes the present simple or past simple is used in the main clause: It’s over twenty years since we last met. 1 starting at a particular point in the past and continuing until now or until another point in the past I’ve known Joanna since she was born. Turkey has been a republic since 1923. It’s over nine years since Scotland won a game against England. I’d not seen her since she went to live in Oxford. ever since: Paul started sailing in 1986 and he’s been doing it ever since. Ever since I was at school, I’ve wanted to write. Synonyms and related words From now or from a particular time since meanwhile henceforth 1a at some time after a particular point in the past Since arriving in New York, Thomas has had over 15 job interviews. There have been many changes around here since I was a boy. The accident was blamed on the pilot, who has since retired. since then: Last year the company was expanding, but since then things have got really tough. Synonyms and related words After another event or time after following since 1b before now, or before a particular point in the past long since (=a long time ago): The people who built the temple have long since vanished. Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 2 used when explaining why someone does something or why a situation exists Since Barbara is no longer my wife, I’m no longer responsible for her debts. I shall not be able to attend the meeting since I shall be on holiday with my family. You should talk to Karen since she’s the one responsible for authorizing payments. Synonyms and related words Ways of explaining or clarifying after all as as a matter of fact phrases since when? since adverb, conjunction, preposition US /sɪns/ Other entries for this word ever since phrase since when? phrase since/from the year dot phrase from/since time immemorial phrase the best/greatest thing since sliced bread phrase DEFINITIONS2 Since can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Everything has changed so much since last spring. as an adverb (without a following noun): She left home in 1993 and hasn’t been seen since. as a conjunction (connecting two clauses): Paul’s had several different jobs since he left school.Since there’s no more business, we can all go home. When since is used for talking about time, the verb in the main clause of the sentence is usually in the present perfect or past perfect tense: It hasn’t rained since the end of July.He had been composing music since he was ten years old. Sometimes the present simple or past simple is used in the main clause: It’s over twenty years since we last met. 1 starting at a particular point in the past and continuing until now or until another point in the past I’ve known Joanna since she was born. Turkey has been a republic since 1923. It’s over nine years since our school has won a championship. I hadn’t seen her since she went to live in Hawaii. ever since: Paul started sailing in 1986 and he’s been doing it ever since. Ever since I was at school, I’ve wanted to write. Synonyms and related words From now or from a particular time since meanwhile henceforth 1a at some time after a particular point in the past Since arriving in New York, Thomas has had over 15 job interviews. There have been many changes around here since I was a boy. The accident was blamed on the pilot, who has since retired. since then: Last year the company was expanding, but since then things have got really tough. Synonyms and related words After another event or time after following since 1b before now, or before a particular point in the past long since (=a long time ago): The people who built the temple have long since vanished. Synonyms and related words Before a time or event before first early 2 used when explaining why someone does something or why a situation exists Since Barbara is no longer my wife, I’m no longer responsible for her debts. I won’t be able to attend the meeting since I’ll be on vacation. You should talk to Karen since she’s the one responsible for authorizing payments. Synonyms and related words Ways of explaining or clarifying after all as as a matter of fact phrases since when?
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