Hence

/hɛns/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

For this reason; therefore.

She was the most qualified candidate; hence, she got the job.

From this time; from now (used after a period of time).

The project is due in two weeks; hence, we need to start working on it immediately.

From this place.

I looked around and hence decided to move to a different location.

Middle English, from Old English 'hence', meaning 'from here'.

henceforth

From this time on.

henceforward

From this point onward.

therefore

For that reason; consequently.

thus

In this way; as a result.

For this reason; used in informal contexts.

The team didn’t perform well—hence, they're out of the playoffs.