adverb
- for this reason; therefore
- from this time; from now
- from this place; away from here
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The roads were icy, hence the delay in our arrival.
- She studied hard and hence passed the exam with flying colors.
- The contract expires in two years hence.
- We must leave five minutes hence.
- The treasure lies buried somewhere hence.
- Hence came the legend that still persists today.