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sincefrom then until now; between then and now; before now
Not to be confused with:cents – pennies, bronze coinsscents – odors, perfumessense – perceive, grasp, comprehendsince S0422100 (sĭns)adv.1. From then until now or between then and now: They left town and haven't been here since.2. Before now; ago: a name long since forgotten.3. After some point in the past; at a subsequent time: My friend has since married and moved to California.prep.1. Continuously from: They have been friends since childhood.2. Intermittently from: She's been skiing since childhood.conj.1. During the period subsequent to the time when: He hasn't been home since he graduated.2. Continuously from the time when: They have been friends ever since they were in grade school.3. Inasmuch as; because: Since you're not interested, I won't tell you about it.
[Middle English sinnes, contraction of sithenes : sithen, since (from Old English siththan : sīth, after + than, variant of thām, dative of thæt, that; see that) + -es, adv. suff.; see -s3.]since (sɪns) prepduring or throughout the period of time after: since May it has only rained once. conj (subordinating) 1. (sometimes preceded by ever) continuously from or starting from the time when: since we last met, important things have happened. 2. seeing that; because: since you have no money, you can't come. advsince that time: he left yesterday and I haven't seen him since. [Old English sīththan, literally: after that; related to Old High German sīd since, Latin sērus late]Usage: See at agosince (sɪns)
adv. 1. from then till now (often prec. by ever): Those elected in 1990 have been on the committee ever since. 2. between a particular past time and the present; subsequently: She at first refused, but has since consented. 3. ago; before now: long since. prep. 4. continuously from or counting from: It has been raining since noon. 5. between a past time or event and the present: There have been many changes since the war. conj. 6. in the period following the time when: He has written once since he left. 7. continuously from or counting from the time when: I've been busy since I arrived. 8. because; inasmuch as: Since you're already here, you might as well stay. [1400–50; late Middle English syns, sinnes, Middle English sithenes afterwards, from (the specified time) =sithen after that, since (Old English siththan, orig. sīth thām after that) + -es -s1] usage: See as1. since1. 'since'You use since to say that something has been true from a particular time in the past until now. Exam results have improved since 2001.I've been wearing glasses since I was three.Be Careful!
In sentences like these you use a perfect form with since. Don't say 'Exam results improved since 2001' or 'I am wearing glasses since I was three'. You can also use since to say how long ago something happened. When you use since like this, use a simple form. For example, instead of saying 'I last saw him five years ago', you can say 'It's five years since I last saw him'. It's three months since Kathy left.It's years since I heard that song.2. 'for'If you want to say how long something has been true, use for, not 'since'. We've been married for seven years.I've known Adeel for ages.See for3. 'during' and 'over'To say how long something has been happening, use during or over. A lot of rain has fallen during the past two days.Things have become worse over the past few months.See during, over4. 'from ... to'To say when something began and finished, use from and to. Mr Ito was headmaster from 1998 to 2007.Instead of 'to', you can use till or until. The noise continued from nine in the morning till 5 p.m.Be Careful!
Don't use 'since' and 'to'. Don't say, for example, 'He was headmaster since 1998 to 2007'. 5. used to mean 'because'Since can also be used to mean 'because'. Aircraft noise is a problem here since we're close to Heathrow Airport.See becauseTranslationssince conjunction1. (often with ever) from a certain time onwards. I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy. 從那時以來，自從 （表示时间）从...以来 2. at a time after. Since he agreed to come, he has become ill. 從那時起 自...以后3. because. Since you are going, I will go too. 因為 因为 adverb1. (usually with ever) from that time onwards. We fought and I have avoided him ever since. 從那時以後 从...时起2. at a later time. We have since become friends. 後來 后来 preposition1. from the time of (something in the past) until the present time. She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend. 自從... 自从...2. at a time between (something in the past) and the present time. I've changed my address since last year. 自...至今 自...至今3. from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of). the greatest invention since the wheel. 自...以來 自...以来since → → 我昨天就病了I've been sick since Monday → 我星期一就病了since
the best thing since sliced panExtremely good, wonderful, impressive, or revolutionary, often said facetiously or sarcastically. Taken from the more common expression "the best thing since sliced bread." In this usage, a pan, in which a loaf of bread is baked, refers to the loaf of bread itself. Primarily heard in Ireland. I don't care what you say, I think she's the best thing since sliced pan! This new smartphone design really is the best thing since sliced pan.See also: pan, since, slice, thinglong sinceLong ago; of the (relatively) distant past. Though Sarah had long since moved on from their relationship, Jonathan still hoped they would one day get back together. I came back to my hometown after college, eager to reconnect with old friends, but they had long since moved away.See also: long, sinceday oneThe first day or the beginning of something. Honestly, I've loved Frank since day one, long before we officially started dating. I'm sorry, but your assistant has annoyed me from day one. How can you stand her constant cheerfulness?See also: onefrom the year dotFrom an unspecified date in time that occurred long ago. My grandmother always says that she's loved cooking from the year dot, but my grandfather is quick to point out that she hated cooking when they first met.See also: dot, yearsince whenFrom what point in time (has something been the case). Since when has Bobby been the one to decide what the family does with Dad's money? I understand the need to diversify content, but since when has this show been about pop culture gags like this? A: "I'm the manager now." B: "Oh really? Since when?"See also: sincethe best thing since sliced breadA humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the best thing since sliced bread. I don't have to worry about getting soaked!See also: bread, since, slice, thingthe greatest thing since sliced breadA humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the greatest thing since sliced bread. I don't have to worry about getting soaked!See also: bread, great, since, slice, thingsince the rinderpestFor a long time; since olden times. Rinderpest is a contagious and often fatal cattle disease that has decimated Africa's cattle population at various times throughout history. Primarily heard in South Africa. I bet that dilapidated old barn has been here since the rinderpest.See also: rinderpest, sinceever sinceFrom a particular time; since then. Ever since we moved here, I've been trying to find a painting to hang over the fireplace. He retired years ago and hasn't come back ever since.See also: ever, sincesince the year dotSince an unspecified date in time that occurred long ago. They've been holding that festival since the year dot—I'm not sure anyone really knows how old it is. My grandmother always says that she's loved cooking since the year dot, but my grandfather is quick to point out that she hated cooking when they first met.See also: dot, since, yearsince Hector was a pupold-fashioned Since a long time ago in the past; for a very long time. A reference to the figure in Greek mythology, Trojan son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. This farm has been in our family since Hector was a pup, and you want to just demolish it? How you doing, Jim? I haven't seen you since Hector was a pup!See also: pup, sincesince time out of mindFrom a time long before one would be able to remember; since the distant past. Our family line has presided over this land since time out of mind. Giant sea turtles have been coming to this spot to mate since time out of mind.See also: mind, of, out, since, timesince time immemorialFrom a time long before one would be able to remember; since the distant past. Our family line has presided over this land since time immemorial. Giant sea turtles have been coming to this spot to mate since time immemorial.See also: immemorial, since, timethe greatest thing since indoor plumbingA humorous and hyperbolic statement indicating one's belief that something is excellent, especially something new and innovative. These waterproof jeans are the greatest thing since indoor plumbing. I don't have to worry about getting soaked!See also: great, indoor, plumbing, since, thingsince Hitler was a corporalFor a very long time. Hitler was thought to have served as a corporal in World War I, but historians have disputed this. Potentially offensive. What does Grandma mean when she says she's been teaching third grade since Hitler was a corporal?See also: sincesince Adam was a wee ladFor a very long time. An allusion to Adam, the first human created by God in the Bible. What does Grandma mean when she says she's been teaching third grade since Adam was a wee lad?See also: Adam, lad, since, weesince Adam was a boyFor a very long time. An allusion to Adam, the first human created by God in the Bible. What does Grandma mean when she says she's been teaching third grade since Adam was a boy?See also: Adam, boy, since*day onethe very beginning; the very first day. (*Typically: from ~; since ~.) You haven't done anything right since day one! You're fired! She was unhappy with her new car from day one.See also: onegreatest thing since indoor plumbing and the greatest thing since sliced breadRur. the most wonderful invention or useful item in a long time. As far as I'm concerned, this new food processor is the greatest thing since indoor plumbing. Joe thinks Sally is the greatest thing since sliced bread. You can tell just by the way he looks at her.See also: great, indoor, plumbing, since, thing*knee-high to a jackrabbit and *knee-high to a grasshopperRur. very small or short. (Usually used to describe children. *Typically: be ~; since someone was ~.) I've known you since you were knee-high to a jackrabbit. My, how you've grown! The last time I saw you, you were knee-high to a grasshopper!since time immemorialsince a very long time ago. (Literally, since time before recorded history.) My hometown has had a big parade on the Fourth of July since time immemorial. since time immemorial, the trees have blossomed each spring.See also: immemorial, since, timeSince when?Inf. When was that decided?; That's news to me.; When was that done? Tom: You've been assigned to the night Shift. John: since when? Jane: Fred is now the assistant manager. Pete: Since when? Jane: since I appointed him, that's when.See also: sincegreatest thing since sliced breadAlso, best thing since sliced bread. An excellent new invention, as in Harry swears that this new program is the greatest thing since sliced bread. This phrase, used either straightforwardly or sarcastically, alludes to the convenience of buying bread that is already sliced. [Mid-1900s] See also: bread, great, since, slice, thingthe best thing since sliced bread If someone thinks that something is the best thing since sliced bread, they think it is very good. When your programme first started I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. Note: You can also say that something is the greatest thing since sliced bread. The new mill was the greatest thing since sliced bread and nobody was thinking about environmental issues. Note: These expressions are often used to show that you think that the person's opinion is wrong or foolish. See also: bread, since, slice, thingsince time immemorial or from time immemorial LITERARYIf you say that something has been happening since time immemorial or from time immemorial, you mean that it has been happening for many centuries. Thailand's central position in Southeast Asia has had a major effect on the art of the area since time immemorial. From time immemorial, we have danced to celebrate the sacred forces of Nature.See also: immemorial, since, timesince the year dot or from the year dot BRITISHIf you say that something has been the way it is since the year dot or from the year dot, you mean it has been like that for a very long time. Most of these folks have been here since the year dot. That's the way contracts have been done from the year dot.See also: dot, since, yearthe best (or greatest) thing since sliced bread a notable new idea, person, or thing (used to express real or ironic appreciation). informal This phrase alludes to the mid 20th-century advertising promotions for packed, pre-sliced loaves.See also: bread, since, slice, thingthe best thing since sliced ˈbread (informal, spoken) if you say that something is the best thing since sliced bread, you think it is extremely good, interesting, etc: My father doesn’t like him very much, but my mother thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread!See also: bread, since, slice, thingever since (...) continuously since the time mentioned: He’s had a car ever since he was 18. ♢ I was bitten by a dog once and I’ve been afraid of them ever since.See also: ever, sincefrom/since ˌtime immeˈmorial from ancient times; from a very long time ago: The Barton family have lived in this village since time immemorial.See also: immemorial, since, timefrom, since, etc. the year ˈdot (American English from, since, etc. the year ˈone) (informal) from, etc. a very long time ago: The case contained old papers going back to the year dot.See also: dot, yearday one n. the first day. (Often with since.) You haven’t done anything right since day one! You’re fired! See also: onegreatest thing since sliced bread, theA useful new invention. Originating in the mid-twentieth century, probably in the armed forces, this expression also can be used sarcastically; indeed, not everyone regards packaged presliced bread as a taste treat, although it is undoubtedly a convenience. In Britain it is also put as best thing since sliced bread. Rona Jaffe used the term in The Fame Game (1969): “You’re the greatest thing since sliced bread.” Numerous variants have arisen, such as the greatest thing since the hamburger, chewing gum, and indoor plumbing, but none became as common as sliced bread.See also: great, since, slice, thingsince the beginning of timeAs long as anyone can remember. This hyperbolic phrase, also put as from the beginning of time, dates from the 1600s. The Daily Telegraph had it on January 19, 1978: “Best of all is Mr. Ward’s pithy dismissal of the sort of supernatural pseudery that has enthralled the credulous since the beginning of time.” See also from time immemorial.See also: beginning, of, since, timesince Hector was a pupA very long time ago. One explanation suggests that the expression might have become popular in the 1920s when many schoolboys studied Greek and had dogs named Hector after the Homeric hero. Another possibility is also rooted in classical studies: according to the playwright Euripides, Hector's mother, Hecuba, was turned into a dog for murdering the killer of her older son; therefore, Hector was the son of a dog, which made him a pup. In any event, the phrase is now obsolete.See also: pup, since |