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 The 8,400-pound (3,800 kilograms) MTG-I2 is the second imaging satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation network (hence the name). — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The authors note that such items are extremely rare and hence very costly; such transactions would not usually be handled via public social media posts. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Since there wasn’t much existing research on brush teeth, Tangle Teezer had to do their own, testing across different hair types, length of bristles, row length and brush shape, hence the lengthy development time. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 However, separate temporary restraining orders or injunctions issued to specific athletes by individual state courts (such as in California) remain active, hence Dent’s eligibility. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 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
  • The hijab, as one of the most visible markers of Muslim faith, could therefore be treated not simply as religious dress but as evidence that a Muslim woman was aligned with a foreign power.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Drops that fell directly onto the target without sliding first (and therefore carried no charge) left the surface pristine after the same 3,000 impacts.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, Texas is moving away from a system that based special education funding largely on where and how students received services.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tucked away near Lucille Ball’s former dressing room, nestled between soundstages on the Paramount lot is the office where John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein cook up many of their big-screen adventures.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • There’s so little cohesion from week to week that last episode’s dramatic cliffhanger — Susan in handcuffs after Rhonda accuses her of kidnapping — is brushed off in an aside in the opening scene.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While most of us are capable of lifting weights or heading outside for a brisk walk each day, not everyone is so fortunate, leading researchers to consider other ways to encourage muscles to produce plenty of hormones.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • If all these additional investments pan out, only 10% of the world’s oil will need to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, down from 20% before the war.
    — Katie Silver, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran's crude loadings are down about 70% in August from 893,000 bpd last month.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • Part of a sumo’s training involves massive calorie consumption to become as sizable as possible and thus very hard to move in the ring.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Warren Court’s relative respect for federal laws was thus noticeable but not startling.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • Bohm has been out awaiting trial after his family posted $4 million bail.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Traffic lights were out at about 80 intersections, so city workers were using generators and placing stop signs at those intersections, the statement said.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Havekes’s redesign plays with perception of space through color—and consequently eliminates the often anonymous neutrality typical of many new buildings.
    — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • Sort out your fall wardrobe now and invest in great jeans, simple layering pieces, and affordable accessories at up to 50% off.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Yet meaningful, comprehensive control of AI both on the battlefield and off has languished, largely because trust between governments and understanding of the technology and its risks is lacking, Russell said.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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