since

preposition/sɪns/CEFR A2

থেকে, যেহেতু

Meaning

From a point in past time until now; or, because.

Example sentences

  • I have known him since 2019.২০১৯ সাল থেকে আমি তাকে চিনি।
  • It has been raining since morning.সকাল থেকে বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।
  • Since he was ill, he stayed at home.যেহেতু সে অসুস্থ ছিল, বাড়িতেই রইল।

A common mistake

He has worked here since ten years.→He has worked here for ten years.

since-এর পরে শুরুর সময় বসে — since 2019, since Monday। সময়ের ব্যাপ্তি বোঝাতে for।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: from, because

Similar words, and what each means

  • from

    থেকে

    Showing the starting point of a place, time or origin.

  • because

    কারণ, যেহেতু

    Used to give the reason for something.

  • as

    যেহেতু, কারণ; যখন; হিসেবে; যেমন

    Used to give a reason, to mark the same time, or to say what role something has.

Other English words for “থেকে, যেহেতু”

  • than

    Used to compare two things or people.

  • from

    Showing the starting point of a place, time or origin.

  • because

    Used to give the reason for something.

  • as

    Used to give a reason, to mark the same time, or to say what role something has.

“since” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “since” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • ওপারে, ছাড়িয়ে
    • • বিরুদ্ধে, গায়ে ঠেস দিয়ে
    • • পর্যন্ত, যতক্ষণ না
    • • থেকে, যেহেতু
    Show the answer

    থেকে, যেহেতু — since (preposition) — থেকে, যেহেতু. From a point in past time until now; or, because.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “since”?

    • • before
    • • from
    • • ahead of
    • • outside
    Show the answer

    from — from — থেকে. Showing the starting point of a place, time or origin.

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