Cool MateMeaning of Since
In simple words: From a specific time in the past until now.
Since in a sentence
- She's been off work since Tuesday.
- We've lived here since 2006.
- I haven't eaten since breakfast.
- He's been working in a bank since leaving school.
- Since the party she had only spoken to him once.
- ‘They've split up.’ ‘**Since when?**’
- That was years ago. I've changed jobs **since then**.
- Since when did he ever listen to me?
How to use Since
Use 'since' to indicate the starting point of an action or situation that continues to the present. It is often used in the present perfect tense. Avoid using 'since' with future events.
Grammar pattern
since + point in time
Memory hint
Think of 'sin' as the starting point of trouble, which continues until now.
Related words
Collocations with Since
- since then
- since childhood
- since last year
Common mistakes with Since
- Using 'since' with a future time reference.
- Confusing 'since' with 'for'.
- Incorrectly placing 'since' in the sentence.
Since appears in
Since in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
منذ, بما أن
من وقت محدد في الماضي حتى الآن.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যেহেতু, তখন থেকে
অতীতের কোনো নির্দিষ্ট সময় থেকে এখন পর্যন্ত।
- GermanDeutsch
Seit
Von einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt in der Vergangenheit bis jetzt.
- SpanishEspañol
Desde
Desde un momento específico en el pasado hasta ahora.
- Persianفارسی
از، از زمانی که
از یک زمان خاص در گذشته تا حالا.
- FrenchFrançais
Depuis, Depuis que
À partir d'un moment précis dans le passé jusqu'à maintenant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
since
किसी खास समय से लेकर अब तक।
- ItalianItaliano
Da quando, Da allora
Da un momento specifico nel passato fino ad ora.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desde
De um momento específico no passado até agora.
- RussianРусский
С тех пор, с тех пор как, поскольку
С определенного момента в прошлом до настоящего момента.
- Urduاردو
جب سے، اس وقت سے
ماضی کے کسی خاص وقت سے لے کر اب تک۔
- Chinese中文
自从
从过去的某个特定时间到现在。
More words like Since
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Since
What does Since mean?
From a specific time in the past until now.
What is the definition of Since?
from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now
How do you use Since in a sentence?
She's been off work since Tuesday.
Can you give another example of Since?
We've lived here since 2006.
What are synonyms for Since?
Common alternatives include from, after, as of.
What is the opposite of Since?
Opposite meanings include until, before.
What words go with Since?
It commonly pairs with since then, since childhood, since last year.
What are common mistakes when using Since?
Using 'since' with a future time reference. Confusing 'since' with 'for'. Incorrectly placing 'since' in the sentence.
How do you pronounce Since?
US: /["/sɪns/"]/, UK: /["/sɪns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Since?
Use 'since' to indicate the starting point of an action or situation that continues to the present. It is often used in the present perfect tense. Avoid using 'since' with future events.
What CEFR level is Since?
"Since" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.