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

Moreover, since this effort has taken place to reduce or eliminate thimerosal in vaccines, the autism rate hasn't gone down, the CDC says. — Anna Borges, SELF, 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

Last year, Alvarado handed Kennedale a 63-3 loss; a lot has changed since. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Lu Haitao has since been taken to hospital, CCTV reported, where the Chinese ambassador to Nepal paid him a visit. — Kosh Raj Koirala, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026