but has since found

[ademoglu]

Hi,

http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/since

- He lost his job five years ago, but has since found other work.

I cannot understand the function of 'since' in the above sentence. Does it mean 'since then'? Why is it used after 'has'?

Thanks.

 

[teechar]

Does it mean 'since then'?

Yes, that's what it means.

Why is it used after 'has'?

That's how "since" can be used in such constructs; alternatively, it can go at the end of that sentence.