hence — as a consequence; for this reason
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as a consequence; for this reason
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛns/
Example Sentences
- My phone died, hence I couldn't call you back.
- He ate five hamburgers, hence his stomachache.
- The meeting is postponed until three days hence.
hence
ADVERB[/hɛns/]
as a consequence; for this reason
It started to rain; hence, he ran for shelter.
He felt tense; hence, he made a careful choice.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'heonan' or 'hanan' meaning 'from here,' related to the demonstrative pronoun 'he.' The word evolved through Middle English to its modern form, influenced by Old Norse 'hinn' (that).
Breakdown
hen- (from here) + -ce (directional suffix indicating motion or origin) = hence (from this place or reason)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone died, hence I couldn't call you back.”
“He ate five hamburgers, hence his stomachache.”
“The meeting is postponed until three days hence.”
“I forgot my umbrella, hence I'm soaking wet like a poodle.”
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