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

Their front rows are not lined with legacy magazine editors or high-profile critics, hence their being a part of what feels like an alternate week. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 July 2026

Advertisement Anthropic has argued since February that no single firm can solve this—hence its lobbying for a coordinated front of industry, cloud providers, and government. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 July 2026

And lastly, the process relies on standard CMC-SBR binders already used by battery companies; hence, factory lines can adopt the technology without requiring major changes. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

That round ended after 15 holes, hence the odd number of holes played over the trip. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026