HyperDic: hence

English > 3 senses of the word *hence*:
ADVERB	all	hence, therefore, thence, thus, so	(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason / reason or as a result
	all	hence	from this place
	all	hence	from this time

hence > pronunciation
Sounds	hheh'ns
Rhymes	commence ... whence: 23 rhymes with ehns...

English > *hence*: 3 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason / reason or as a result.
Examples	"the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory" "we were young and thence optimistic"
Synonyms	therefore, thence, thus, so
Spanish	así

English > *hence*: 3 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	From this place.
Example	"get thee hence!"
Usage of	archaism, archaicism	The use of an archaic expression

English > *hence*: 3 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	From this time.
Example	"a year hence it will be forgotten"

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