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 things did not click regularly enough as a team, hence the summer-long search for a new No 10-type playmaker who could provide the necessary creativity and consistency to supplement Windass’ qualities. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

But soaps demand evil twins, hence the Sybok of La’an’s imagination. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

The leaves of chestnut oaks, however, are similar to the late, great American chestnut (hence the name), though more oval in shape. — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026

Mac and Chap’s mother (who happens to be Kurt Russell’s sister, hence the fellas’ Battered Bastards of Baseball film), was a hip-hop dance instructor in her day. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026