Hence (Adverb)
Meaning 1
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted".
Examples
- She had studied hard for the exam and hence was confident of passing with high grades.
- The new employee did exceptionally well on his first assignment, hence he was promoted to team leader within a year.
- They ate at the restaurant that had received great reviews, and hence their dining experience was truly unforgettable.
- The air conditioner had broken down during a heat wave, hence the room felt unbearably hot.
- The project proposal was innovative and thoroughly researched, hence it was easily approved by the investors.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
From this time; "a year hence it will be forgotten".
Examples
- A year hence the newlyweds will celebrate their first anniversary in Paris.
- I'll see you a week hence for the annual board meeting.
- The city will host the Olympic Games two years hence.
- A month hence the company's financial reports will be made public.
- Five years hence the building will undergo major renovations.
Meaning 3
From this place; "get thee hence!".
Usages
Examples
- Begone, hence, and trouble us no more with your foolishness.
- The wicked witch was banished from the kingdom, to go hence forth and never return.
- The king ordered the jester to hence depart immediately, for his jokes were no longer amusing.
- The unwelcome visitor was told to go hence before he caused any more trouble.
- The evil sorcerer was commanded to come no more, but to go hence and bother them no more.