long since

• Adverbiale Wendung, die bedeutet, dass etwas vor langer Zeit geschah oder seit sehr langer Zeit bis zum gegenwärtigen Moment andauert. Sie weist darauf hin, dass etwas in ferner Vergangenheit lag oder lange Zeit hindurch der Fall war.

An adverbial phrase meaning a long time ago, or for a very long period of time up to the present moment. It indicates that something happened far in the past or has been true for an extended duration.

1. A long time agoB2formal

   Referring to an event or situation that happened far in the past.

   Längst

   • The castle was abandoned long since.
   • He had long since forgotten the details of the story.
   • The tradition died out long since.

2. For a long timeB2formal

   Used to indicate that something has been true or has existed for a long period.

   Längst

   • She has long since recovered from her illness.
   • The issue has long since been resolved.
   • They have long since moved to another city.