Synonyms of since

since 1 of 3

preposition

as in after

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• before
• of
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• towards
• 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

Yet the Buddhist cause has since become wedded to that of the Communists—a misunderstanding that the modern Vietnamese government continues to promote. — Made By History, Time, 30 Apr. 2025

Bottura would cook pizza later that day for the entire crew, and the two have since become close friends. —Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025