Synonyms of hence

hence

adverb

ˈhen(t)s 

1

as in therefore

for this or that reason

an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• therefore
• so
• thus
• consequently
• in consequence
• accordingly
• wherefore
• thereupon
• ergo

2

as in away

from this or that place

the exorcist commanded, "Get thee hence, Satan!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• away
• down
• out
• off
• fro
• elsewhere
• apart
• aside
• abroad
• astray
• afield
• afar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hence

New York City laws require cooling towers to be registered, tested and disinfected regularly to reduce the presence of Legionella bacteria. Legionnaires’ was first identified at a convention of the American Legion’s Department of Pennsylvania (hence the name) that was held in late July 1976. —Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025

Clarks’ internal research and development found that walking and running have different gait cycles of stance and swing patterns, hence the differing pressures put on the feet and joints. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025

Does Annabelle have the same rights as a human child, hence the legal-guardian phrasing? —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025

The Professor tends to do extensive research for each leg, hence his call sign. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2025