Hence and So

Hence

Hence adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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Synonyms for Hence

So is a synonym for hence in therefore topic. In some cases you can use "So" instead the word "Hence" as an adverb or a conjunction or an adjective, when it comes to topics like result, consequently, in consequence. popular alternative

So

So adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: it was raining, so we stayed inside

Hence is a synonym for so in therefore topic. You can use "Hence" instead the word "So" as an adverb or a conjunction, if it concerns topics such as result, accordingly, consequently, in such a manner. popular alternative
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