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

The attorney’s office opened a similar evidence portal in the investigation over Pretti’s death that has since been closed, Moriarty said. —Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026

Supply issues have since been resolved as Novo ramped up manufacturing capacity. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026