hence

adverb

ˈhen(t)s How to pronounce hence (audio)
Definition of hencenext
1
as in therefore
for this or that reason an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick

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2
as in away
from this or that place the exorcist commanded, "Get thee hence, Satan!"

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Recent Examples of hence No Way Home wasn’t cleared to play, hence there wasn’t a legal way to watch the movie. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026 Economic resilience is equivalent to cybersecurity; hence a comprehensive strategy is required. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Not heavy-handed, but just really getting into the weeds of things, hence the footnotes. — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026 Pasricha said researchers believe that GLP-1s reduce inflammation in the gut and throughout the body, hence the reduced risk of cancers. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
  1. therefore
  2. away
  3. so
  4. down
  5. thus
  6. out
  7. consequently
  8. off
Adverb
  • The challenge for China is therefore moving beyond simply building alternatives to Nvidia.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Their respective value, therefore, cannot be judged on transfer fee, with their presence in the squad far outweighing that.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Video that the teen lobster diver's family shared with ABC Miami affiliate WSVN allegedly shows Simpson swimming away from the third lung and back to the Contender vessel as people on Del Sol's boat began yelling and cursing at him.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Saudi Arabian government has been dealing with the economic fallout from the war between the US and Iran, which launched late in February, and the subsequent effects on the oil markets that are so lucrative to the Saudi government.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Intel, the largest private employer in Oregon, also announced layoffs last month, impacting its data center operations and shrinking its workforce to 81,000 — down from more than 130,000 in 2022.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nationally, only about 25% of homes are selling above their asking price, down from roughly 55% at the pandemic-era peak in 2022, according to Redfin.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • That’s leading to more curtailment of solar production during peak hours, and thus a waste of resources.
    — Akshat Rathi, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The department argued that several Connecticut laws conflict with the federal statute and thus are unconstitutional under the Constitution’s supremacy clause.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • Paul Sewald came in to record the final out after Kevin Ginkel allowed two hits and two walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But as the temperature hit at least 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, not everyone enjoyed a fun day out.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • These challenges exist at the fund level and consequently many funds distribute shares in-kind, pushing liquidity challenges down to the LPs.
    — Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Maja witnessing her parents’ difficulties, quickly learns Danish and consequently shoulders the responsibility of an adult to support them.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • My mom raves about Vuori loungewear, and there’s currently a pair of the brand’s airy, feather-soft wide-leg pants on sale for 25 percent off.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Some dentists compare the little caps to a Gel X-extension or a contact lens for your teeth, but they most definitely can’t be popped on and off as easily.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of off

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