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Meanings
preposition
  • in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.
    E.g. she hasn't spoken to him since last year
conjunction
  • from a time in the past until the time under consideration, typically the present.
    E.g. I've felt better since I've been here
  • for the reason that; because.
    E.g. delegates were delighted, since better protection of rhino reserves will help protect other rare species
adverb
  • between then and now.
    E.g. she ran away on Friday and we haven't seen her since
  • ago.
    E.g. the settlement had vanished long since

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