hence
Translation
for this reason, therefore, from now
Examples
He was tired; hence he went to bed.
He was tired; hence he went to bed.
The project will be completed two weeks hence.
The project will be completed two weeks hence.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)); hence, ((clause)) for this reason; therefore. He was tired; hence, he went to bed.
((time period)) hence from this time; from now. The project will be completed two weeks hence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therefore, thus, consequently; (for time) from now
Etymology
From Old English 'hennes', meaning 'from here'.
Memory Tips
It's a formal word. In casual speech, you'd probably just say 'so'.