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.
—
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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The owner got his start by making pizzas in the side of his yard during the pandemic, hence the name.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Which means that global trade, not public health or the health of our local farmers, is actually driving the daily killing of poultry and hence, the price of our eggs.
Don’t forget, the way these birds are killed is not pretty.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Almond milk is a dairy-free, lactose-free milk that comes from almonds (hence the nutty flavor).
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Which means that global trade, not public health or the health of our local farmers, is actually driving the daily killing of poultry and hence, the price of our eggs.
Don’t forget, the way these birds are killed is not pretty.
—Jim Martin, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
Almond milk is a dairy-free, lactose-free milk that comes from almonds (hence the nutty flavor).
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
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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