since

Definitions

1. adverb

   From a past time until now.

   Examples

   • I met him last year but have not seen him since.
   • She left in May and has been away ever since.
2. preposition

   From a time in the past until now, without a break.

   Examples

   • I have known her since last year.
   • I have been working since six o'clock.
3. preposition

   At times between a past point and now.

   Examples

   • The account has gained 300,000 followers since the end of last year.
   • Prices have risen sharply since the start of the pandemic.
4. conjunction

   From the time that something happened.

   Examples

   • I have loved you since I first met you.
   • I have not seen her since her husband died.
   ≈sithen
5. conjunction

   Because.

   Examples

   • Since you did not call, we left without you.
   • Since it is raining, we will stay home.
   ≈sith
6. conjunction

   In some uses, when, or after.

   Examples

   • It has been years since we last spoke.
   • It is a long time since I saw him.