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 After some supernatural enhancements, Princess Donut gains the ability to speak and the power to shoot magic missiles from her eyes — hence the casting. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026 The three-deck sphere (hence, the name sphere class) at the heart of the ship is a lively social hub. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 This chainlet of upscale hotels was started just over 20 years ago by Jonathan Kafri (hence JK) and his son Ori, and remains family-run today. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 Of course, at 63 Culp will no longer be CEO when and if RISE takes flight a decade or so hence. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 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 accommodation, therefore, includes a full-beam owner’s suite amidships and a twin guest cabin forward.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Nysa belongs to a class of asteroids believed to have formed closer to the inner solar system and therefore may have a similar composition to the building blocks that would go on to form the inner planets.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • The parents blame state cuts and insurance changes that keep some specialists away from patients.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • But this replacement adoption has strings attached, in the form of a father (Fabrizio Odetto) who’d already been trying to get Giulia away from his dissolute ex, and is not about to hand her over to some rich third party.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • Energy is a key input into many goods and services given its broad use across the economy and so higher prices may fuel inflation.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Under Georgia law, a judge can decide whether a defendant serves that sentence in prison or on probation, so Colin Gray could be released Thursday.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-3, 221-pound wideout is down approximately 7 to 10 pounds from his playing weight a year ago.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday’s inspection was the fourth time that Garwood has been down there.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and thus ends the Braves’ shortstop dilemma.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The spokesperson thus sought to dispel, in his own words, the speculation of countless online users who, for months—due to the pop star’s noticeable weight loss—have expressed serious concerns about her physical and mental health.
    — Roberta Mercuri, Vanity Fair, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • The team also signed veteran Christian Kirk, who has been out since the opening training camp practice with a calf injury, and used the 33rd pick in the NFL draft on Ole Miss receiver De’Zhaun Stribling.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • More than a decade later, whoever was responsible for cutting Darius’s life short is still out there.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • But that move, consequently, sparked a debate about why Buffett was moving the $140 billion so quickly.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The relatively weak link in the script is Nancy, who’s too underdeveloped as a character to give her burgeoning romance with Tony much structure, and consequently gives Jones (CODA) little to work with.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • For the stock market First off, the amount of money being spent on AI is unprecedented.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
  • By pairing digital manufacturer coupons with store promotional events, Wheeler shares that expectant parents can build a year’s supply across multiple sizes at 50% off before their baby even arrives.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Definition of off

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