hence

hence · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    As a consequence; for this reason; therefore.

  2. 2.

    From this time; from now (typically with a time expression).

  3. 3.

    (archaic) From this place; away.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hence the name — explains why something has a particular name
  • •
    X years hence — X years from now

Related words

See also: thence, therefore, thus, whence
Synonyms: accordingly, consequently, therefore, thus

Etymology

From Old English heonan ("from here, hence"), related to he ("he") and the directional suffix -an. The final -ce was added in Middle English by analogy with thence and whence.