1
: from this place : away
2
a
archaic
: henceforth
b
: from this time
four years hence
4
: from this source or origin
Synonyms
Examples of hence in a Sentence
Resource-rich countries don't need to levy taxes, so there is little pressure for government accountability, and hence fewer checks and balances.
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Niall Ferguson, New York Times Book Review, 1 July 2007
Panforte—a cross between a cake and a candy—is a classic Italian Christmas treat. It's a very dense, rich confection loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and spices (hence its name, which means "strong bread").
—Gourmet, December 2002
Common sense told the YA librarian that if ever she hoped to be successful with her clients, she would have to offset the prevailing attitude of most of the staff. Through determination and patience, she soon established herself as confidante, friend, and advisor to large numbers of middle and high school students. Hence, it was not surprising when she was approached one day by a young man and young woman with a request.
—A. J. Anderson, Library Journal, 1 May 1994
He knew he could not win the election—hence his decision to withdraw.
The company lost a great deal of money. Hence, the CEO was asked to resign.
What will life be like a century hence?
Niall Ferguson, New York Times Book Review, 1 July 2007
Panforte—a cross between a cake and a candy—is a classic Italian Christmas treat. It's a very dense, rich confection loaded with nuts, dried fruit, and spices (hence its name, which means "strong bread").
—Gourmet, December 2002
Common sense told the YA librarian that if ever she hoped to be successful with her clients, she would have to offset the prevailing attitude of most of the staff. Through determination and patience, she soon established herself as confidante, friend, and advisor to large numbers of middle and high school students. Hence, it was not surprising when she was approached one day by a young man and young woman with a request.
—A. J. Anderson, Library Journal, 1 May 1994
He knew he could not win the election—hence his decision to withdraw.
The company lost a great deal of money. Hence, the CEO was asked to resign.
What will life be like a century hence?
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Veterans turn out to be the possible reason for the timing of this book; Hastings is the face of a veteran’s bill that SecNav is backing, and the bad press could scuttle it; hence, the presence of LaRoche to oversee the team’s work.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Astor loved the American Beauty Rose, hence the collection is centered on floral elements with 14-karat gold accents and pearls, a nod to her signature accessory.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The meteors will appear to originate from the constellation Gemini, hence the shower's name, but can be seen anywhere in the sky.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Lee’s followers deemed her the female Jesus Christ, and her worshippers prayed through song and dance, hence the fitting musical genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Astor loved the American Beauty Rose, hence the collection is centered on floral elements with 14-karat gold accents and pearls, a nod to her signature accessory.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The meteors will appear to originate from the constellation Gemini, hence the shower's name, but can be seen anywhere in the sky.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Lee’s followers deemed her the female Jesus Christ, and her worshippers prayed through song and dance, hence the fitting musical genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hence
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hence
adverb1
: from this place or time
a week hence
2
: consequently, therefore
was a newcomer and hence had no close friends in the city
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