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The synonyms of “Hence” are: so, thence, therefore, thus, in consequence, consequently, as a consequence, accordingly, as a result
Hence as an Adverb
Definitions of "Hence" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “hence” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.
- From here.
- As a consequence; for this reason.
- From this place.
- From this time.
- From now (used after a period of time.
- From that fact or reason or as a result (used to introduce a logical conclusion)hence (adv) from this place.
Synonyms of "Hence" as an adverb (9 Words)
accordingly | As a result; therefore. Continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor. |
as a consequence | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
as a result | To the same degree (often followed by `as. |
consequently | (sentence connectors) because of the reason given. He had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held. |
in consequence | To or toward the inside of. |
so | To the same extent used in comparisons. My head aches so. |
thence | From that place or from there. A natural conclusion follows thence. |
therefore | From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion therefore adv as a consequence. Therefore X must be true. |
thus | From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion thus adv in the way indicated thusly is a nonstandard variant. The Ryder Cup is the highlight of Torrance s career thus far. |
Usage Examples of "Hence" as an adverb
- We were young and thence optimistic.
- Two years hence they might say something different.
- Get thee hence!
- Hence, be gone.
- The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory.
- Many vehicle journeys (and hence a lot of pollution) would be saved.
Associations of "Hence" (30 Words)
accordingly | In accordance with. We have to discover what his plans are and act accordingly. |
aforesaid | Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of. |
after | At a later or future time afterwards. Duke Frederick died soon after. |
badly | With great intensity bad is a nonstandard variant for badly. I wanted a baby so badly. |
certify | Authorize officially. The Law Society will certify that the sum charged is fair and reasonable. |
consequently | As a consequence. Flexible workers find themselves in great demand and consequently gain high salaries. |
enable | Render capable or able for some task. The evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions. |
enabling | Providing legal power or sanction. An enabling resolution. |
facilitate | Be of use. The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse. |
farther | To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage further is used more often than farther in this abstract sense. Farther north. |
given | Acknowledged as a supposition. Given the engine s condition it is a wonder that it started. |
hereby | (formal) by means of this. I hereby declare you man and wife. |
infinitely | Continuing forever without end. There are issues here that could be expanded infinitely. |
later | Comparative of the adverb `late. Later on it will be easier. |
overly | To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman. |
pluperfect | The pluperfect tense. He spoke with pluperfect precision. |
really | Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. They re not really my aunt and uncle. |
so | To the same extent used in comparisons. The words tumbled out so fast that I could barely hear them. |
sometime | Former. A sometime contributor. |
subsequently | Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. He apologized subsequently. |
substantially | To a great extent or degree. Profits grew substantially. |
terribly | In a terrible manner. He came into the kitchen swearing terribly. |
then | After that; next; afterwards. If you do what I tell you then there s nothing to worry about. |
thereby | By that means; as a result of that. Students perform in hospitals thereby gaining a deeper awareness of the therapeutic power of music. |
therefore | From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion therefore adv as a consequence. Therefore X must be true. |
thereof | From that circumstance or source- W.V.Quine. The member state or a part thereof. |
thus | From that fact or reason or as a result used to introduce a logical conclusion thus adv in the way indicated thusly is a nonstandard variant. Burke knocked out Byrne thus becoming champion. |
truly | In fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers. Why cannot all masters be served truly. |
unusually | In a way that is not habitual or common. She was unusually tall. |
very | Precisely so. A very large amount. |