Meaning
From a time in the past until now; because.
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Word origin
From Middle English sithens, from Old English siththan, meaning after that.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- sithens
Examples
2010.
happier .
, .
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 11: since, such, also and 7 more words.