What does 'depuis' mean in English?

The Word 'depuis' may be used as an adverb. Or it may be used as a preposition. Either way, it means since. ---- It means "since" or "for" when talking about how long you've been doing something, and always takes the present tense.

Example: J'habite ici depuis huit ans. = I have lived here for 8 years.

OR: Je joue au golf depuis six mois = I've played Golf for six months.