Therefore

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/

Definitions of therefore

adverb used to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence

Example Sentences

A1 I am late, therefore I will hurry.

A2 She missed the bus, therefore she had to walk to school.

B1 He forgot his lunch, therefore he had to buy something from the cafeteria.

B2 The team encountered a challenge, therefore they had to work together to overcome it.

C1 The company faced a lawsuit, therefore they had to settle out of court.

C2 The negotiations were at a standstill, therefore they had to bring in a mediator to facilitate the process.

conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or consequence

Example Sentences

A1 I am hungry, therefore I will make some food.

A2 She studied hard for the exam, therefore she passed with flying colors.

B1 The weather forecast predicts rain, therefore I will bring an umbrella.

B2 He has a lot of experience in the field, therefore he is well-suited for the job.

C1 The company has seen a decline in profits, therefore they need to reevaluate their strategy.

C2 The evidence presented in court was overwhelming, therefore the defendant was found guilty.

Examples of therefore in a Sentence

formal The experiment yielded significant results; therefore, further research is warranted.

informal I studied hard for the test and aced it, so I'm treating myself to ice cream.

slang I saved up enough money, so I'm gonna splurge on some new kicks.

figurative She planted the seeds with care and watered them diligently; therefore, a beautiful garden bloomed in her backyard.

Grammatical Forms of therefore

past tense

therefored

plural

therefores

comparative

more therefore

superlative

most therefore

present tense

therefore

future tense

will therefore

perfect tense

have thereforeed

continuous tense

is thereforeing

singular

therefore

positive degree

therefore

infinitive

to therefore

gerund

thereforeing

participle

therefored

Origin and Evolution of therefore

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'therefore' originated from the combination of the Old English words 'thēr' and 'fore', which meant 'in that place' and 'before' respectively.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'therefore' evolved to be used as a conjunction to indicate a logical result or conclusion based on the preceding information or argument.