1
: from this place : away
2
a
archaic
: henceforth
b
: from this time
four years hence
4
: from this source or origin
Synonyms
Examples of hence in a Sentence
Resource-rich countries don't need to levy taxes, so there is little pressure for government accountability, and hence fewer checks and balances.
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Niall Ferguson, New York Times Book Review, 1 July 2007
Panforte—a cross between a cake and a candy—is a classic Italian Christmas treat. It's a very dense, rich confection loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and spices (hence its name, which means "strong bread").
—Gourmet, December 2002
Common sense told the YA librarian that if ever she hoped to be successful with her clients, she would have to offset the prevailing attitude of most of the staff. Through determination and patience, she soon established herself as confidante, friend, and advisor to large numbers of middle and high school students. Hence, it was not surprising when she was approached one day by a young man and young woman with a request.
—A. J. Anderson, Library Journal, 1 May 1994
He knew he could not win the election—hence his decision to withdraw.
The company lost a great deal of money. Hence, the CEO was asked to resign.
What will life be like a century hence?
Niall Ferguson, New York Times Book Review, 1 July 2007
Panforte—a cross between a cake and a candy—is a classic Italian Christmas treat. It's a very dense, rich confection loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and spices (hence its name, which means "strong bread").
—Gourmet, December 2002
Common sense told the YA librarian that if ever she hoped to be successful with her clients, she would have to offset the prevailing attitude of most of the staff. Through determination and patience, she soon established herself as confidante, friend, and advisor to large numbers of middle and high school students. Hence, it was not surprising when she was approached one day by a young man and young woman with a request.
—A. J. Anderson, Library Journal, 1 May 1994
He knew he could not win the election—hence his decision to withdraw.
The company lost a great deal of money. Hence, the CEO was asked to resign.
What will life be like a century hence?
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Singer Otis Blackwell, physician Elizabeth Blackwell Peak Popularity: 1762
Fun Fact: In ancient times, names were often adopted to reflect a person’s place of residence—hence, somebody with the surname Blackwell might literally live near a black stream.
—Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
Known for its minimalist and unfussy nature, the style rose to prominence in the middle of the 20th century, hence its name.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2024
According to lore, these sweets, made of browned butter and ground almonds, came to be in 19th-century Paris as an on-the-go indulgence for bankers — hence, the common rectangular shape that resembles a gold bar.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Still, the crux of the narrative draws inspiration from real events and historical figures — hence why each adaptation relies heavily on the relationship between Blackthorne and Toranaga — because much of that alliance did exist in reality.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
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Anna Moeslein, Parents, 22 July 2024
Known for its minimalist and unfussy nature, the style rose to prominence in the middle of the 20th century, hence its name.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2024
According to lore, these sweets, made of browned butter and ground almonds, came to be in 19th-century Paris as an on-the-go indulgence for bankers — hence, the common rectangular shape that resembles a gold bar.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Still, the crux of the narrative draws inspiration from real events and historical figures — hence why each adaptation relies heavily on the relationship between Blackthorne and Toranaga — because much of that alliance did exist in reality.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
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hence
adverb1
: from this place or time
a week hence
2
: consequently, therefore
was a newcomer and hence had no close friends in the city
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