Hence: meaning, definitions and examples

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hence

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^{Context #1}

inference

As a consequence; for this reason; therefore.

Synonyms

consequently, therefore, thus

Examples of usage

She was tired and hence irritable.
He had a fever and hence was not able to attend the meeting.

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time

From this time; from now.

Synonyms

from now, from this time

Examples of usage

I will start working on the project from hence.

^{Context #3}

place

From here; away.

Synonyms

away, from here

Examples of usage

The path hence leads to the river.
She went hence.

Translations

Translations of the word "hence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 portanto

🇮🇳 इसलिए

🇩🇪 daher

🇮🇩 oleh karena itu

🇺🇦 отже

🇵🇱 stąd

🇯🇵 したがって

🇫🇷 donc

🇪🇸 por lo tanto

🇹🇷 bu yüzden

🇰🇷 따라서

🇸🇦 لذلك

🇨🇿 proto

🇸🇰 preto

🇨🇳 因此

🇸🇮 torej

🇮🇸 þar af leiðandi

🇰🇿 сондықтан

🇬🇪 ამიტომ

🇦🇿 ona görə

🇲🇽 por lo tanto

Word origin

The word 'hence' originated from the Middle English word 'hennes', which means 'from here'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. Over the years, 'hence' has evolved to be commonly used in formal and academic writing to indicate a consequence or a time reference. Its usage has remained consistent in the English language, making it a versatile and widely understood adverb.