Synonyms of hence

hence

adverb

ˈhen(t)s 

1

as in therefore

for this or that reason

an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• therefore
• so
• thus
• consequently
• in consequence
• accordingly
• wherefore
• thereupon
• ergo

2

as in away

from this or that place

the exorcist commanded, "Get thee hence, Satan!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• away
• down
• out
• off
• fro
• elsewhere
• apart
• aside
• abroad
• astray
• afield
• afar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hence

In all likelihood, the legends of those battles, passed down through song, grew into myth, hence how the character of Odysseus was probably born. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026

Because the ink fills the contours of the skin, the resulting electrode has very high skin connectivity, and hence better signal recording. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026

The only way to reliably kill the parasite is to cook your food thoroughly—hence my feast of wilted, warm greens. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Whether managing high-stakes healthcare logistics, handling sudden spikes in online shopping or rerouting shipments around geopolitical disruptions, these companies have proven indispensable to global commerce—hence the valuation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 10 July 2026