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Synonyms & Similar Words
therefore
thus
consequently
accordingly
as a result
subsequently
henceforth
ergo
wherefore
for that reason
on that account
in consequence
thereby
thence
so
then
next
subsequently
from that time
from then on
after that
in that case
for this reason
due to this
because of this
on account of this
as a consequence
in consequence of this
Meaning of Hence
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "hence" means "from this time, from now" or "for this reason, therefore".
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "hence" as "from this place" or "from this reason or cause".
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "hence" can mean "from this time" or "because of this".
Example Uses
- I'm tired, hence I'm going to bed early.
- She didn't study, hence she failed the exam.
- The weather is bad, hence we will stay indoors.
- The company is losing money, hence they need to cut costs.
- He's not feeling well, hence he won't be able to attend the meeting.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
instead
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
despite
although
notwithstanding
on the other hand
in spite of
regardless
anyway
still
yet
on the contrary
conversely
rather
alternatively
otherwise
differently
oppositely
contrastingly