English · Greetings & Phrases
since
/sɪns/
[/sɪns/]
from a past time; because
Intermediateconjunction
Definition
From a particular past time until now; also used to mean because.
Example
We have not seen each other since we graduated from university.
We have not seen each other since we graduated from university.
Etymology
From Middle English "sithence," from Old English "siththan," after that.
How & Where It’s Used
Marks a starting point in time or gives a reason.