puisque — meaning in English

English meaning

• as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
• since prep From a particular point in the past up until now.

Senses

puisque is used for these senses in English:

• as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
• as Being that, considering that, because, since.
• as (unit of weight) A libra.
• as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
• as Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
• since Because.

as — full definition

1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
3. prep In the role or function of.
4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

since — full definition

1. prep From a particular point in the past up until now.
2. conj From the time that; from when.
3. conj Because; given that.

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