Meaning & Definition of Hence in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: As a consequence; for this reason.

  Example Sentence: The project was a failure; hence, we need to reevaluate our strategy.

• Definition: From this time; from now.

  Example Sentence: He will be leaving for Europe six months hence.

• Definition: From a given place.

  Example Sentence: They departed hence several weeks ago.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• henceforth: From this time on.
• henceforward: From this point onward.

Translations

• Spanish: por eso

• French: d'où

• German: daher

• Russian: следовательно

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.