formal
1
: for this reason
He was a newcomer and hence [=consequently, therefore] had no close friends here.
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.
2
: later than the present time
a week hence [=a week from now]
What will life be like a century hence?
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hence. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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