·adv When or that.
II. Since ·conj Seeing that; because; considering;
— formerly followed by that.
III. Since ·adv In the time past, counting backward from the present; before this or now; ago.
IV. Since ·adv From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since.
V. Since ·prep From the time of; in or during the time subsequent to; subsequently to; after;
— usually with a past event or time for the object.