The meaning of SINCE is from a definite past time until now. How to use since in a sentence.

We use since as a preposition, a conjunction and an adverb to refer to a time, and as a conjunction to introduce a reason.

Definition of since preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

You use since when you are mentioning a time or event in the past and indicating that a situation has continued from then until now. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2007. She had …

continuously from or counting from the time when: I've been busy since I arrived. because; inasmuch as: Since you've been here awhile, you might as well stay. The word since very …

Apr 2, 2025 · "Since" typically indicates the starting point of a time period that lasts up to the time of speaking (e.g., “I haven’t seen her since breakfast”).

We normally use since with the present or past perfect to talk about the duration of an action, event or state. Since indicates the starting point of this action, event or state.