since
Translation
since, as, because
Examples
I have lived here since 2010.
I have lived here since 2010.
Since you're busy, I'll go alone.
Since you're busy, I'll go alone.
He left and I haven't seen him since.
He left and I haven't seen him since.
Grammar Patterns
((+ a point in time)) from a past time until now I have lived here since 2010.
((+ clause)) because Since you're busy, I'll go alone.
((at the end of a clause)) from then until now I haven't seen him since.
Similar Words
Synonyms: because, as, from
Etymology
From Old English 'siððan' meaning 'after that', from 'sið' (after) + 'ðan' (then).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'since' can refer to time (from a past point until now) or a reason (because).