Since, conj. Seeing that; because; considering; — formerly followed by that.
Since that my penitence comes after all,
Imploring pardon. Shak.
Since truth and constancy are vain,
Since neither love, nor sense of pain,
Nor force of reason, can persuade,
Then let example be obeyed. Granville.
Syn. — Because; for; as; inasmuch as; considering. See Because.