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Since

Description:

Since is a versatile term that can function as a preposition, conjunction, or adverb, with various meanings and uses.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Preposition: Since can indicate a starting point in time or a cause.
  • Conjunction: Since can introduce a reason or cause.
  • Adverb: Since can denote a duration of time up to the present.

Possible Senses and Usages:

Preposition:

  1. Temporal Sense: Since can emphasize the starting point of an action or event.
    • Example sentence: I have been waiting for you since morning.
  2. Cause Sense: Since can be used to indicate the cause of a situation or action.
    • Example sentence: She has been upset since she heard the news.

Conjunction:

  1. Reason Sense: Since can introduce a reason or cause.
    • Example sentence: Since it's raining, we should stay indoors.

Adverb:

  1. Duration Sense: Since can express a duration of time up until the present moment.
    • Example sentence: I haven't seen him since he left for college.

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