Since
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British pronunciation/sɪns/
American pronunciation/sɪns/

Definition & Meaning of "since"

since
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from a specific point in the past until the present time

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He started studying medicine in 2005 and has been practicing as a doctor since.
The restaurant opened last year, and it has been popular since.
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at a time before the present moment

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The settlement had vanished long since.
I've long since forgotten any Latin I ever learned.
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after a particular time in the past, continuing up to the present

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He was ill last week but has since recovered.
She at first refused, but has since consented.
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used to indicate the period of time between a specific past event and the present

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I have n't had a vacation since last summer.
They moved to a new city since the last meeting.
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used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

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I 've felt better since I've been here.
I 've been very tired since I started the new job.
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used to indicate a point that marks the beginning of an ongoing condition

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I have been feeling much better ever since I started exercising regularly.
She has been working at the company ever since she graduated.
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used to express a reason for something

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I did n't eat dessert since I'm on a diet.
She could n't attend the party since she had a prior commitment.
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