since

since
preposition in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration.
conjunction
1》 during or in the time after.
2》 for the reason that; because.
adverb
1》 from the time mentioned until the present or the time under consideration.
2》 ago.
Origin
ME: contr. of obs. sithence, or from dialect sin (both from dialect sithen 'thereupon, afterwards, ever since').

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