hence
Translation
hence, therefore, from now
Examples
He was late, hence he missed the bus.
He was late, hence he missed the bus.
The project will be done two weeks hence.
The project will be done two weeks hence.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)), hence ((clause)) therefore; for this reason He was tired, hence he went to bed early.
((time period)) hence from now The ceremony is three days hence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therefore, thus, consequently, so
Etymology
From Middle English 'hennes', from Old English 'heonan' meaning 'from here'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hence' as a more formal way of saying 'so' or 'therefore'. It connects a cause to an effect.