Synonyms of since

since 1 of 3

preposition

as in after

Related Words

• after
• following
• past
• behind
• below
• après
• next to

Dissimilar Words

• before
• of
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• toward
• afore
• ere

since

2 of 3

adverb

ˈsin(t)s 

as in ago

earlier than the present time

an ancient marking whose meaning is long since forgotten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ago
• back
• agone
• syne

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hence

since

3 of 3

conjunction

as in because

for the reason that

since you are already here, we might as well get the meeting started

Synonyms & Similar Words

• because
• now
• seeing
• for
• considering
• whereas
• as
• being (as or as how or that)
• inasmuch as
• as long as
• 'cause

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of since

Preposition

The Golden Knights figure to have plenty of experience on defense, which has been a staple since Bonds arrived at St. Francis. —Charles Rich, Glendale News-Press, 26 Aug. 2019

Social media is a crucial part of digital marketing, and there's a lot to cover, since the course includes tools and skills specific to individual social media platforms. —Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 26 Aug. 2019

Adverb

Lyles won the primary then defeated a Republican in the general election and has been mayor ever since. —Mary Ramsey may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026

That core has been dismantled with Hughes, Miller and Lindholm leaving, Pettersson and Boeser looking like shells of their former selves and Demko playing 43 below-average games since. —Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026