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Meaning of since
The primary meaning of the word "since" is to indicate a starting point in the past from which a situation has continued up to the present.
Etymology of since
The word "since" originates from Old English "sithen" and "sith", which are derived from "siþ" meaning "after" or "later", and the adverb "þan" meaning "then"
Historically, the word "since" has been used in English since the 9th century to indicate time and reason
Synonyms
from
ago
before
prior to
previously
earlier
beforehand
erstwhile
formerly
in the past
hitherto
heretofore
thence
hence
thereafter
subsequently
next
then
after
later
following
succeeding
ensuing
pending
until
up to
as of
during
whilst
meanwhile
in the meantime
between
amongst
amid
whilst
whereas
Definitions
- Used to indicate the starting point of a period in the past from which a situation has continued up to the present
- Used to indicate the reason for something
- Used to indicate a change or a contrast
Usage Examples
- I have been living in this city since 2010.
- She has been working as a teacher since she graduated from college.
- He hasn't been to the gym since he injured his knee.
Antonyms
until
up to
beforehand
prior to
before
previously
earlier
ago
from
henceforth
thereafter
subsequently
later
after
following
next
then
soon
presently
afterwards
thence