Definition of hence adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

hence adverb NAmE//hɛns// (formal) for this reason We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent investigation.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun hence. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete.

hence adverb [not gradable] (THEREFORE) ... for this reason; therefore: A better working environment improves people's performance, and hence productivity.

​starting from a particular time and at all times in the future. Friday 31 July 1925 henceforth became known as 'Red Friday'. Henceforth, all staff will ...

(formal) starting from a particular time and at all times in the future. Tuesday, October 29, 1929 was henceforth known as “Black Tuesday.”

adverb ; 1 · from this place : away ; 3 · because of a preceding fact or premise : therefore ; 4 · from this source or origin.

20 нояб. 2024 г. · HENCE definition: 1. for this reason: 2. three weeks/two months, etc from this time. Learn more.

Hence means "for this reason," or "therefore." One Hollywood starlet is a huge fan of tiny dogs, hence the Pomeranian puppy peeking out of her purse.

Hence definition: as an inference from this fact; for this reason; therefore. See examples of HENCE used in a sentence.