Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syne
Adverb
/sɪn/
Definition
An adverb used in conjunction with ‘auld lang syne’ to express the passage of time or to refer to the past.
Examples
- We haven’t seen each other since, or since last summer, actually.
- In the old days, there was a sense of freedom that we have since lost.
Meaning
Refers to a time long ago; typically used in phrases that evoke nostalgia or reminiscence.
Synonyms
- ago
- previously
- formerly
