Meaning & Definition of word "Hence"
Hence
/hɛns/
adverb:
- 1. For this reason; therefore.
- Example: She was the most qualified candidate; hence, she got the job.
- 2. From this time; from now (used after a period of time).
- Example: The project is due in two weeks; hence, we need to start working on it immediately.
- 3. From this place.
- Example: I looked around and hence decided to move to a different location.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'hence', meaning 'from here'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
henceforth:
From this time on.
henceforward:
From this point onward.
Related Words
therefore:
For that reason; consequently.
thus:
In this way; as a result.
Slang Meanings of hence
Meaning: For this reason; used in informal contexts.
● Example Sentence: The team didn’t perform well—hence, they're out of the playoffs.