hence

American  

[hens] / hɛns /

adverb

1. as an inference from this fact; for this reason; therefore.

   The eggs were very fresh and hence satisfactory.

2. from this time; from now.

   They will leave a month hence.

3. from this source or origin.

4. Archaic.

   1. from this place; from here; away.

      The inn is but a quarter mile hence.

   2. from this world or from the living.

      After a long, hard life they were taken hence.

   3. henceforth; from this time on.

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interjection

1. Obsolete. depart (usually used imperatively).

hence British  

/ hɛns /

1. for this reason; following from this; therefore

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adverb

1. from this time

   a year hence

2. archaic

   1. from here or from this world; away

   2. from this origin or source

interjection

1. archaic begone! away!

Etymology

Origin of hence

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English hens, hennes, equivalent to henne ( Old English heonan ) + -es adverb suffix; -s ¹

Example Sentences

He points to the aforementioned issue of airline travel becoming more stressful and uncomfortable — hence, the desire to go more casual.

From MarketWatch

He points to the aforementioned issue of airline travel becoming more stressful and uncomfortable — hence, the desire to go more casual.

From MarketWatch

Even by the former’s standards, it was angry, pugnacious, and hence less effective.

From The Wall Street Journal

It shall take place three days hence at two o’clock.

From Literature

On top of that, Honda representatives were involved in meetings about the new engine rules all the way through - hence their U-turn on involvement in early 2023.

From BBC