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Meaning of hence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hence

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛns/

adverb

Definitions

  1. From here, from this place, away

    Example: Get thee hence, Satan!

  2. From the living or from this world

    Example: After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence.

  3. (of a length of time) in the future from now

    Example: A year hence it will be forgotten.

  4. As a result; therefore, for this reason

    Example: I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party.