The words "since" and "sense" are often confused but have distinct meanings, uses, and grammatical functions. "Since" primarily relates to time or cause. It can be a conjunction, preposition, or adverb:
- As a conjunction, it introduces a reason or cause (e.g., "Since it’s raining, stay inside").
- As a preposition, it indicates a starting point in time continuing to the present (e.g., "I’ve lived here since 2010").
- As an adverb, it refers back to a previous time (e.g., "I haven't seen her since").
"Sense," on the other hand, relates to perception, awareness, or understanding and is mainly used as a noun or verb:
- As a noun, it refers to faculties like sight, smell, or understanding (e.g., "She has a good sense of humor").
- As a verb, it means to perceive or become aware of something (e.g., "He could sense danger").
In summary:
- Use "since" when referring to time or a cause.
- Use "sense" when referring to perception or awareness.
Example using both: "Since he lost his hearing, he has developed a heightened sense of touch."
