Meaning & Definition of Therefore in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: As a result of what has been previously stated.

  Example Sentence: The roads were icy; therefore, we decided to stay home.

• Definition: Used to introduce a logical conclusion.

  Example Sentence: She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old English þǣrfore, meaning 'for that (reason)' + fore (before).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• therefore what?: Used to question the conclusion drawn from a situation.
• therefore I say: Used to assert a conclusion based on previous discussions.

Translations

• Spanish: por lo tanto

• French: donc

• German: deshalb

• Russian: поэтому

Related Words

• consequently: As a result; therefore.

• thus: As a result; in this way.

Slang Meanings of therefore

• Meaning: So basically.

  Example Sentence: I forgot my keys, therefore I can't get in. So basically, I'm stuck out here.

• Meaning: Long story short.

  Example Sentence: I didn't do my homework, therefore I got in trouble. Long story short, I ended up grounded.