hence — as a consequence; for this reason
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as a consequence; for this reason
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛns/
Korean meaning: 따라서, 그러므로, 그런 이유로
Korean pronunciation: **헨**스
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.
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He felt tense; hence, he made a careful choice.
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🌳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).
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“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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