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Hence - Dictionary Entry

Hence

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

/hɛns/

Definitions

  • As a result; therefore.
  • From this time forward; in the future.
  • From this place; away from here.

Usage Examples

  • "He was absent; hence, he missed the lecture."
  • "A year hence, they will have completed their studies."
  • "Depart hence and never return."

Etymology

Derived from Middle English hennes, from Old English heonan, meaning "away from here."

Synonyms

  • Therefore
  • Thus
  • Consequently
  • Away

Antonyms

  • Here
  • Near
  • Nevertheless

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdonc/dɔ̃/
Spanishpor lo tanto/por lo ˈtanto/
Germandaher/ˈdaːhɛɐ̯/
Hindiइसलिए/is.li.e/
Chinese (Mandarin)因此/yīn cǐ/
Japaneseそれゆえ/sore yue/
Russianследовательно/slyédavatel'no/
Arabicلذلك/li-dhalika/
Portugueseportanto/porˈtɐ̃tu/
Italianquindi/ˈkwindi/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /hɛns/
  • American English: /hɛns/

Historical Usage

Used since Middle English times, "hence" has been a common term in formal speech and writing, particularly in literature, philosophy, and historical documents.

Cultural Nuances

The word "hence" is often found in legal and academic writing. It is more formal and rarely used in everyday conversation, except in poetic or rhetorical contexts.

More Information

In classic literature, "hence" was frequently used to indicate movement away from a place or a logical conclusion. Over time, its use in common speech has diminished, but it remains an important term in formal contexts.

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