Words / A2

SINS/sɪns/

Since 2019 marks a starting point that still continues, often with the present perfect: I have worked here since May. For + a length of time (for three years). From can start a period that may already have finished. Since can also mean “because”: since you are here, sit down.

Meaning

From a time in the past until now.

Examples

• “I have lived here since 2019.”
• “She has felt better since the holiday.”
• “We haven’t spoken since the argument.”

Good to know

since + point in time (present perfect). Length: for. Also: since = because.

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