Definitions

hence

[hens] / hɛns /

ADVERB

for that reason; therefore

Synonyms

STRONG

so thence thus

WEAK

accordingly as a deduction away consequently ergo forward from here from now on henceforth henceforward hereinafter in the future it follows that on that account onward out then thereupon wherefore

Example Sentences

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"Taiwanese divers call it 'sesame' in Chinese and it is also small like a sesame seed, hence the name," the research team explained.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Citizens over generations have made it their own; hence the enduring interest that brings visitors to see the original today.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Bicycle parts were of particular interest, hence the tented “bike shops,” with piles of disassembled parts, so common in L.A. encampments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

And investors seemed to have been anticipating robust results from the chip maker, hence the stock’s fall on Friday.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I’m in a Split Enz kind of phase right now, hence the sneakers.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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