Meaning & use
hence
For this reason; therefore, used to introduce a logical result or consequence.
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The bridge is closed for repairs; hence, traffic must take the longer detour.
Ticket sales dropped sharply, hence the theater's decision to cancel the tour.
A note on using this word
Hence is formal and mostly used in writing; 'so' or 'therefore' are more common in everyday speech.
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