Pronunciation

/ˈhɛns/

Definitions

• Adverb: From this place; from this point in time onwards; consequently; therefore. For example: “We’ve run out of time; hence, we must leave now.”
• Conjunction: Because of that; for that reason. For example: “There was no more coffee; hence, he decided to make a fresh pot.”

Phrases

• “Henceforth” meaning from now on; from this time forward.
• “Hence the saying” is used to introduce the reasoning behind a well-known expression or proverb.
• “To go hence” means to leave from this place.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “The meeting finished at 5 PM, hence the team members headed home.”
• Conjunction: “She had forgotten her keys; hence, she couldn’t enter her apartment.”

Synonyms

• Therefore
• Consequently
• Thus
• Accordingly
• So
• Ergo

Note: While “hence” can be used as both an adverb and a conjunction, it does not have a definition as a noun, verb, adjective, adverb (in the sense of modifying a verb), or other parts of speech mentioned in your prompt’s structure. It typically signifies a cause-and-effect relationship or denotes movement from a specific location.