English · Daily Life
hence
/hɛns/
[/hɛns/]
for this reason
Intermediateadverb
Definition
For this reason; as a result of what was just said.
Example
It was raining; hence we stayed home.
It was raining; hence we stayed home.
Etymology
From Middle English 'hennes', meaning 'from here'.
How & Where It’s Used
A formal way to show a result, common in writing.