hence
adverb
Simple meaning
From that fact or reason or as a result.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
hehnsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɛns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
conjunctiveused to introduce a logical conclusion
From that fact or reason or as a result
conjunctive
As a result; therefore, for this reason.
of a length of time
In the future from now.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Used this way, hence is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- thence , more formal, and heavier in everyday conversation
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More ways to use hence
- “A year hence it will be forgotten.”adverb
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