hence

Definition

  • adverb: for this reason
  • adverb: from this place
  • synonyms: accordingly, as a result, away

Examples

  • He was a newcomer and 'hence' [='consequently, therefore'] had no close friends here.

  • The company lost a great deal of money. 'Hence', the CEO was asked to resign.

  • He knew he could not win the election—'hence' his decision to withdraw.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Not earth to give me food, nor heaven light, rest and repose lock me from day and night Each instrument that fouls the face of joy meet what Both here and hence pursue me lasting strife if once a widow ever I be wife If she should break it now Tis deeply sworn. Sweet, leave me here a while (..)
    2015 Hamlet
  • (..) I saw him once, he was a goodly king He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall not look upon his like again My lord, the queen your mother sends me hence to entreat you to make haste The hour has come, the guests who now assemble wait upon... Bid her hold her patience a while, I come by and by (..)
    2015 Hamlet