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syne

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Quick answer

As an adverb, syne means subsequently. As a preposition, it means since.

Meanings of syne

4 meanings

adverb

  1. ScotlandNorthern EnglandSubsequently; then.

  2. ScotlandNorthern EnglandLate.

  3. ScotlandNorthern EnglandBefore now; ago.

preposition

  1. ScotlandNorthern EnglandSince.

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syne around the world

Scotland, Northern EnglandSubsequently; then.
Scotland, Northern EnglandLate.
Scotland, Northern EnglandBefore now; ago.
Scotland, Northern EnglandSince.

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