The meaning of SINCE is from a definite past time until now. How to use since in a sentence.

We use since to refer back to a previous point in time. We use since as a preposition with a date, a time or a noun phrase: …

SINCE definition: from then till now (often preceded byever ). See examples of since used in a sentence.

Definition of since preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. (sometimes preceded by ever) continuously from or starting from the time when: since we last met, important things have happened. 2. seeing that; because: since you have no money, you …

You use since to introduce reasons or explanations. I'm forever losing things since I'm quite forgetful. Since she did not make enough money to live in her own house, she went back to …

continuously from or counting from the time when: I've been busy since I arrived. because; inasmuch as: Since you've been here awhile, you might as well stay. The word since very …

Apr 2, 2025 · When its part of speech is a preposition, “since” indicates the starting point of a time period (e.g., “I’ve been here since midday”—where the period of time is from midday up to now).

We use since as a preposition, a conjunction and an adverb to refer to a time, and as a conjunction to introduce a reason.

He drove quite slowly since we had plenty of time. (Definition of since from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)