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GrammarJLPT N2

since

Expression

Definitions

1. since

A grammatical pattern meaning "ever since ~" or "since the time when ~." It attaches to the te-form of a verb and indicates that a state or situation has continued from that past moment up to the present.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I haven't been back home since graduating," Kenta says.

Sentence 2

Since I started eating lighter dinners, my stomach's felt much better.

Sentence 3

I think ever since he covered up that mistake, he's looked off.

Sentence 4

Since I caught that cold, I feel like my throat has never been the same.

Sentence 5

Since we revised the terms of the deal, our profit margins have improved.