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

But the Pilbara holds the world’s biggest reserves of iron ore—with 60% purity—the essential ingredient for making steel, and hence, for building much of our modern lives. — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

In 1983, at the age of 22, Nerio Alessandri combined his passion for innovation and technology and sport — hence the name of the company — to design and build his first piece of gym equipment in his garage in Cesena, Italy. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The ban lasted until 2002, at which time it was overturned—hence why Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Prince of Venice, won Season 4 of the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2009. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

The South Campus Rail Trail features a five-mile round trip trail that follows an old gravel railroad bed (hence the name), while the surrounding network contains more than 20 miles of single-track trails, according to the university website. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026