hence

adverb

ˈhen(t)s How to pronounce hence (audio)
Definition of hencenext
1
as in therefore
for this or that reason an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick

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2
as in away
from this or that place the exorcist commanded, "Get thee hence, Satan!"

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Recent Examples of hence For one thing, beetle colonies span all life stages and hence require complex containment; superworm cleaning only requires the larval stage, which lasts 10–12 weeks compared to just five to seven weeks for the beetles. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 Amazon Leo is the company's broadband megaconstellation in low Earth orbit (hence the name), which will eventually consist of about 3,200 satellites. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 1 July 2026 Instead, long-term stability often depends on whether individuals are able to rebuild emotional regulation and supportive relationships alongside sobriety itself, hence why family support also tends to play a major role in these kinds of practices. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 Why Woodland Strawberry Makes Great Shade Garden Groundcover Most fruit plants require plenty of sunlight to grow, but the woodland strawberry still grows well in full shade (hence the ‘woodland’ in its name). — The Spruce, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hence
  1. therefore
  2. away
  3. so
  4. down
  5. thus
  6. out
  7. consequently
  8. off
Adverb
  • Indeed, in the high temperatures of the solar corona it had been thought that dust could not survive for very long and would therefore have no impact.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 July 2026
  • The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of therefore
Adverb
  • Roki Sasaki’s abysmal appearance faded away in the Dodgers’ 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but only after the National League West leaders rose from a catatonic first inning.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of away
Adverb
  • Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The World Cup brings fans from around the world together and on game day, so does public transportation.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of so
Adverb
  • Rather than designing a luxury escape filled with domestic gadgets, the architects have shaped a home that encourages slowing down and reconnecting with nature.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • As for the hosts, mosquitoes track people (and their blood) down by detecting carbon dioxide, body heat, sweat and body odor.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of down
Adverb
  • The greater the mass, the more extreme the warping and thus the greater the force of gravity.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • On Monday, The Athletic reported that Henderson will require surgery for his wrist and is thus expected to play no further part in the tournament.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of thus
Adverb
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • Finally, niacinamide supports skin barrier function and, consequently, improves hydration levels.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • And that means that there are consequently are a lot of potential insiders.
    — Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of consequently
Adverb
  • The Braves, fresh off three consecutive series losses, opened this four-game set with a 5-3 win on Friday at Truist Park.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • This timeless silhouette is a whopping 70 percent off and going for under-$100.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of off

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