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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But the DWP's own advisers say ministers have not done enough to reassure claimants, including those described as having "fluctuating" conditions, that "undertaking work‑related activities might lead to reassessment", and hence lower benefit awards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Retail investors have limited opportunities to get in on trendy private companies that are disrupting the U.S. economy, hence the initial mania.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

But Mac and Linux users don’t get WireGuard just yet — hence the above screenshot.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

This could help protect their cash flow in the short run, but raises the risk of lower yields later—and hence drive prices higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

By 1900 it had reached California in the vicinity of the Klamath River, hence the name locally given to it.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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