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

Amazingly, the country has roughly 260 endemic bird species, with 27 of those found only on the island of Palawan, hence why it’s often known as the birding capital of the Philippines. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Ruth played from 1914 to 1935, an era in which cameras and televisions weren't exactly prominent, hence the lack of footage of The Babe on the diamond. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The beer garden will operate out an historic building close to the neighborhood’s waterfront, hence its namesake. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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