Hence and Therefore

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

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

Therefore

Therefore adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Synonyms for Therefore

Hence is a synonym for therefore in thus topic. You can use "Hence" instead the word "Therefore" as an adverb or a conjunction or a preposition, if it concerns topics such as result, as a result, consequently, for that reason. popular alternative

Both words in one sentence

  • In Parasyte, while Migi learned Japanese from reading books and hence speaks quite politely, Shaba learned English from Japanese tv and therefore speaks crudely.
  • Cutscene Power to the Max Therefore, when Jackie loses control, (hence, cutscene) the Darkness is rather ridiculously powerful.
  • No True Scotsman Hence Sten's confusion: the female Warden was clearly a warrior and therefore, a man, but looked and acted like a woman.
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