since when — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

since when (/sɪns ˈwen/)

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🔊 /sɪns ˈwen/

Meaning

Meaning: from what time

Used to ask the starting time of something, sometimes with surprise.

Examples

🗣 Since when do you drink coffee without any sugar?

Etymology

A phrase combining ‘since’ (Old English ‘siththan’) and ‘when’.

How & Where It’s Used

Often carries a tone of surprise or doubt.

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Tags: question, time

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