hence
word
/ˈhɛns/
hens
/hˈɛns/
hens
Definition
Used to show that what you are about to say is a result or conclusion of what was just mentioned; means 'for this reason' or 'as a result.'
Usage & Nuances
Formal and more common in writing than in speech. Often appears at the start or middle of a sentence in academic or logical explanations. Can sound old-fashioned or stiff in everyday conversation. Not interchangeable with 'because' or 'so' in every context.
Spanish: por eso - por lo tanto - de ahíPortuguese (BR): portanto - por isso - assimPortuguese (PT): por isso - portanto - assim sendoChinese (Simplified): 因此 - 所以Chinese (Traditional): 因此 - 所以Hindi: इसलिए - अतःArabic: لذا - لهذا السببBengali: অতএব - ফলে - এ কারণেRussian: поэтому - следовательно - таким образомJapanese: したがって - そのため - ゆえにVietnamese: vì vậy - do đóKorean: 그러므로 - 따라서 - 그렇기 때문에Turkish: bu nedenle - bu yüzden - dolayısıylaUrdu: لہٰذا - اس لیے - چنانچہIndonesian: oleh karena itu - maka - dengan demikian
Example Sentences
He was tired, hence he went to bed early.
basic
Prices have gone up, hence the need to save money.
basic
The road was closed, hence we took a different route.
basic
She didn’t study; hence her bad grades.
natural
The project was delayed, hence the late launch.
natural
The weather was terrible; hence, we canceled the picnic.
natural