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Hence: Meaning, Examples, and Correct Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：for this reason (hence)
hence
/hens/
adv.
It is used to introduce a result or conclusion from what you have just said. It means ‘for this reason’.
for this reason
➕
/fɔːr ðɪs ˈriːzən/
adv.
Used to introduce a result or conclusion derived from what has just been stated; means 'as a consequence' or 'therefore'.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'heonan' meaning 'from here', related to 'here' and 'henceforth'.
💡 Mnemonic
HENCE: 'Here Ends the Current Explanation' – used to state a result or future time.
📖 Example
The cost of materials has risen sharply; hence, we must increase our prices.
The cost of materials has risen sharply; therefore, we must increase our prices.
🔗 Collocations
hence the name – for this reason it is called that
hence the reason – that is the cause or explanation
hence, we – as a result, we
🔄 Synonyms
therefore (adv.) – for that reason; consequently
thus (adv.) – as a result of this; in this way
consequently (adv.) – as a result or effect of something
🚫 Antonyms
nevertheless (adv.) – in spite of that; regardless
nonetheless (adv.) – despite what has just been said
🌱 Derivatives
henceforth (adv.) – from this time on; from now on
henceforward (adv.) – from this time forward; from now on
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Old English 'heonan' (from here), cognate with Old High German 'hinana'. Used since the 13th century to indicate a logical conclusion or a future point in time.
Meaning 2：from now (hence)
hence
/hens/
adv.
It means ‘from this time’ or ‘from now’. It points to a time in the future starting from a specific moment.
from now
➕
/frʌm naʊ/
adv.
Indicates a point in the future starting from a specific moment; means 'from this time' or 'after now'.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The project is scheduled to begin next month and should be completed six months hence.
The project is scheduled to begin next month and should be completed six months from now.
🔗 Collocations
two weeks hence – two weeks from now
a year hence – one year from now
hence from now – starting from the present time
🔄 Synonyms
thereafter (adv.) – after that; subsequently
afterward (adv.) – at a later time; subsequently
henceforth (adv.) – from this time onward
🚫 Antonyms
before (adv.) – earlier in time; previously
previously (adv.) – at an earlier time
🌱 Derivatives
henceforth (adv.) – from this time on; from now on
henceforward (adv.) – from this time forward; from now on
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