since

from a definite past time until now

The first known use: in the 15th century

Word Structure

5 Letters, 1 Syllable

since

4 Phonemes

s i n s

onset, rime

s ince

Morpheme

since

Sentence Examples

She graduated four years ago and has since married.

He left home two years ago and has since become a soldier.

We've played better since you joined the team.

He has had two jobs since he graduated.

He hasn't ridden a bike since he was a boy.

They haven't won a championship since Truman was President.

I haven't seen him since yesterday.

I haven't eaten since breakfast.

The company has been in its present location since the beginning of the century.

We've been waiting for you since 10 o'clock.

Related Words

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Collocations

The habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance.

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