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hence

used to say that one thing is a result of anotherused to say that one thing is a result of another

Examples

She missed the bus, hence she arrived late to the meeting.
The flight was delayed, hence they had to reschedule their connecting flight.
The store was closed, hence they had to find another place to shop.

Synonyms

so thence thus therefore

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hence

1

used to say that one thing is a result of another

She missed the bus, hence she arrived late to the meeting.
The flight was delayed, hence they had to reschedule their connecting flight.
The store was closed, hence they had to find another place to shop.
The weather forecast predicted a snowstorm; hence, schools were closed for the day.
The company invested in employee training programs; hence, the overall performance and efficiency improved.

Synonyms:

so thence thus therefore

2

used to mean a specified period from now

The package will arrive three days hence.
We will meet a week hence.
The contract expires six months hence.
Payment is due one month hence.
They plan to move to the new house a year hence.

3

away from this place

He walked hence without looking back.
The soldiers marched hence at dawn.
The river flows hence into the valley.
She moved hence to start a new life.
The caravan set hence toward the mountains.