Pronunciation: /hɛns/
adverb as a consequence; therefore
A1 I am tired, hence I am going to bed early.
A2 She forgot her umbrella, hence she got wet in the rain.
B1 The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow, hence we should bring our umbrellas.
B2 The company has been losing money for months, hence they need to make some changes.
C1 The data shows a clear trend towards increased sales, hence we can expect higher profits.
C2 The new technology has revolutionized the industry, hence competitors are scrambling to catch up.
preposition from this place; away
A1 I am tired, hence I will go to bed early.
A2 She forgot her umbrella, hence she got wet in the rain.
B1 The store is closed, hence we cannot buy groceries today.
B2 He missed the train, hence he arrived late to the meeting.
C1 The company faced financial difficulties, hence they had to lay off employees.
C2 The experiment failed to produce results, hence the researchers had to rethink their approach.
conjunction as a result; therefore
A1 I am tired, hence I am going to bed.
A2 She forgot her umbrella, hence she got wet in the rain.
B1 The weather is bad, hence the flight might be delayed.
B2 The company has been losing money, hence they need to make some changes.
C1 The research shows promising results, hence further investigation is warranted.
C2 The new law will have significant implications, hence it requires careful consideration.
formal The data clearly shows a correlation between smoking and lung cancer, hence the need for more research in this area.
informal I missed the bus, hence why I'm running late to the meeting.
slang I aced the exam, hence I'm feeling pretty good about my grade in the class.
figurative His dedication to his craft is unmatched, hence why he is considered a master in his field.
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