hence

adverb
UK: /hens/
US: /hens/

  1. Therefore; as a result; for this reason.

    1. It was raining, hence we stayed inside.
    2. The roads were icy; hence, the accident occurred, according to witnesses.

Synonyms

therefore thus consequently accordingly thence ergo
hence adverb

  1. From this place; away.

    1. Get thee hence, foul demon!
    2. I bid you hence before the sun sets on this cursed day!

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hence" is /hens/ in British English and /hens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hence": therefore, thus, consequently, accordingly, thence, ergo.

Example usage of "hence": "It was raining, hence we stayed inside.". More examples on the page.