SINCE


Meaning of SINCE in English

preposition

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

be the hottest thing since (sliced bread) (= used about someone or something that is very good and popular, so that everyone wants them )

from/since time immemorial

Markets have been held here since time immemorial.

It’s yonks since

It’s yonks since we had a good night out.

PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

(since sb was) in short pants

by/since when

Chances are you will find corn syrup listed as a sweetener. Since when do we put corn in strawberry jam?

Each form finishes with a summary of the work to be undertaken, by whom and by when .

However, the next owner dismantled the walls in 1685, since when it has remained in a state of decay.

Many did not obey, but most were close by when the storm hit.

Me: No kidding, since when ?

Not three weeks on the Island had gone by when Mami called.

The winter of Keynesian discontent probably occurred in the early 1980s, since when there have been signs of a marked rally.

What was the matter with her? Since when had fitzAlan needed encouragement to show anger?

ever since

Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be a dancer.

Ever since the accident, Martha's been too afraid to drive.

He's been acting different ever since his arrest.

I've been getting these pains in my back ever since I fell down the stairs.

I started an exercise program five years ago, and ever since then I've felt a lot better.

Joan had been an early riser ever since she was a child.

Matt moved to San Francisco in 1984 to go to medical school, and he's been there ever since.

We've been friends ever since we met in school.

We bought this house in 1986 and have lived here ever since.

Another interview revealed that ever since childhood she had been very suspicious of strangers.

Federal authorities have tried to put together a criminal case against Zimmermann ever since.

He's had to be kept apart from the hamsters ever since one bit him on the nose.

Instantly we fell in love with the area and have been returning regularly ever since.

It has been on my conscience ever since.

Marsha says Michael has been difficult to control ever since she divorced his father in 1979.

She behaved in this way ever since the first attempt....

since when ...?

the best/greatest thing since sliced bread

Now, I didn't get it because I was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Sarah's been sick since Friday.

Unemployment is now at its lowest point since World War II.

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