Hence

5 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

As a consequence; for this reason; from this time forward.

“The road was closed, hence we took a detour.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɛns/

Related Words

Synonyms

therefore thus consequently

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Silent E ending with common consonant cluster.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; good transitional word.

Words Related to Hence

Words one letter different

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fence hance henge pence sence

Words you can make from Hence

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hence”.

cene chee chen eche

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