Can 'Since' Mean 'Because'?

"Since" refers to a time span: Since Joe was five, he has always loved cars. "Because" suggests a cause-and-effect relationship. Because he’s still just ten, he doesn’t own one yet. But "since" can be a synonym of "because" — just be sure to use it wisely.

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