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 More importantly perhaps, the prize offers the winners translation into English, German, and French—the languages of the international book market—and hence access to a global audience. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 The very edge of Coleman’s property runs right along the edge of the cemetery and the edge of the township, hence the name of his four-acre farm, Edge of Liberty. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Hen of the woods are said to resemble a chicken with its feathers fluffed up, hence the nickname. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 Investors have thus far had low patience for higher spending without significant revenue growth and acceleration, hence the after-hours stock tumble. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Aug. 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
  • Exchange betting firms argue their products fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal agency, and are therefore not subject to state gambling laws.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The fact a majority of them belong to people who traveled from another country and the conditions of the desert itself both complicate efforts to identify remains, therefore hindering missing persons cases, experts say.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • And of course, the Spanish, who are just a hop and a skip away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers’ models suggest that areas near the escarpment could have lost as much as 8 kilometers of rock, with erosion decreasing farther away from the ancient cliff.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.
    — Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the way that Malta has long lived at the crossroads of Europe, so too does the characterful 17-room property.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • In February, the Congressional Budget Office projected that the new requirements and other factors would push SNAP enrollment down over the next decade, falling below 34 million by 2036.
    — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Reuters reported on August 13 that Ukraine's grain exports were down 76% year over year in the first half of August.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • The example up for auction was the last to leave the factory and thus is believed to be Lamborghini’s final V-12 manual, according to the auction house.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Republicans must lose four Senate seats in the upcoming midterms for the Democrats to win control of the chamber, and thus likely control the entire Congress.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • In the United States, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are less than 12%.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Youssef Maziz drove a ball into the box on a free kick from 25 yards out on the near side following a Yevhen Cheberko yellow card.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • There was concern that AI would reduce head counts, and consequently the need for office space, but in the short term, at least, that has not been the case.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Good leaders always have stronger management teams under them and consequently have reduced staff churn and better overall performance.
    — Bill Holmes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • Everything on the site is up to 50 percent off — even my… drumroll… exact wrinkle-free pants that look polished and feel so comfortable.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Washington’s camp last year was noticeably lighter, in part because a number of older veterans had built-in days off to try to keep them fresh for the season.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of off

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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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