hence

adverb B2

Meaning

"Hence" is used to indicate a conclusion or a result that follows logically from what has been previously stated.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "hence" with "then"; "hence" implies a logical consequence rather than a sequence of events.

Example Sentences

I forgot my keys , hence I am locked outside .

Is the weather cold , hence you are wearing a jacket ?

The project was delayed , hence the meeting was rescheduled .

The roads were icy , hence the delay in the schedule .

Never forget "hence"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

From App StoreDownload

From Google PlayDownload

hence

Meaning

Example Sentences

Never forget "hence"

More B2 Level Words