since

since
I [sɪns] prp
с, после, начиная с (обычно с перфектными формами)

She hasn't been home since her marriage. — Она не была на родине с тех пор, как вышла замуж.

They seem to have changed since then. — Кажется, что с того времени они изменились

II [sɪns] cj
1) с тех пор (обыкновенно после перфектных форм в главном предложении, указывает момент начала действия, длящегося до момента речи)

Nothing has happened since I came here. — С тех пор, как я пришел сюда, ничего не случилось.

She has held two jobs since she graduated. — Она сменила две работы с тех пор, как окончила учебу.

2) поскольку, так как

Since we have no money, we can't buy it. — Мы не можем этого купить, так как у нас нет денег.

Since he is still absent, we should call the police. — Поскольку его все еще нет, нам следует вызвать полицию.

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USAGE:
(1.) Союз since 1. вводит придаточное предложение времени и указывает момент начала действия, длящегося до момента речи, и поэтому требует перфектных форм в главном предложении: We have been friends since we were boys. Мы друзья с самого детства. (2.) Союз since 2. вводит придаточное предложение причины и не требует перфектных форм в главном предложении: Since he is here we can tell him about our decision right away. Поскольку он здесь, мы можем ему сразу сказать о нашем решении. Придаточное предложение может стоять в начале предложения, перед главным. (3.) See for, prep

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