Definitions and Examples of since, after, past
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
since
From a particular time in the past until now.
Example
I have been living in this city since 2010.
Subsequent to in time; following in order or place.
Example
I will meet you after I finish my work.
Beyond in time; later than; gone by; over.
Example
I have not seen him past midnight.
Key Differences: since vs after vs past
- 1Since is used to indicate the starting point of an action that continues until the present.
- 2After is used to indicate the time that comes next or later than a particular event.
- 3Past is used to indicate a time that has already gone by or is over.
Effective Usage of since, after, past
- 1Enhance Communication: Use since, after, and past to convey the correct meaning of time in a sentence.
- 2Show Chronological Order: Use after to show the sequence of events.
- 3Indicate Starting Point: Use since to indicate the beginning of an action that continues until the present.
- 4Refer to Time Gone By: Use past to refer to a time that has already gone by or is over.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of till are since, after, and past. Use since to indicate the starting point of an action that continues until the present. Use after to show the sequence of events. Use past to refer to a time that has already gone by or is over. Use these words to enhance communication and convey the correct meaning of time in a sentence.
