B2adverblanguage
US/sɪns/
UK/sɪns/
from a time in the past until now, or at a time after a past event
In context
He moved to Saigon in 2015 and has lived there ever since.
The old cinema closed years ago and has since become a coffee shop.
We met at university but have long since lost touch.
Words that go with since
adverb + verb
- ever sinceI fell off a bike as a child and have been scared of them ever since.
- since thenWe argued last year and haven't spoken since then.
- long sinceThe old house has long since disappeared.
- has since becomeThe small app has since become a big company.
- have since movedMost of my classmates have since moved abroad.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I live here since 2015.Correct: I have lived here since 2015.