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What is the difference between « since »and « as » when they both mean « because » ? Could you help me to use them correctly ?
What is the difference between « since »and « as » when they both mean « because » ? Could you help me to use them correctly ?
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31 Jul 2022
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They come from different time periods and dialects
"as" is from 12th century
"since" is from 15th century
The main difference is syntax
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as = since = because you say you are busy, then I am leaving. I won't put you out anymore.
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They come from different time periods and dialects
"as" is from 12th century
"since" is from 15th century
The main difference is syntax
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