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I have lived here since June.
What does Since mean?
from then until now, or because.
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Since can mean from a past time up to now, or because in a sentence.
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What does since mean?
Since means from then until now, or because.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to since?
Because is close in meaning to since in this context.
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Despite contrasts with since in this context.
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MeaningSince means from then until now, or because.
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becauseClose in meaning when since means from then until now, or because.
from then onClose in meaning when since means from then until now, or because.
asClose in meaning when since means from then until now, or because.
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despiteContrasts with since in the meaning from then until now, or because.
regardlessContrasts with since in the meaning from then until now, or because.
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