Pronunciation: [hˈɛns] (IPA) 
The word "hence" is spelled as /hɛns/. The initial "h" is silent, making the "e" the first pronounced sound. The "e" is pronounced as /ɛ/, similar to the "e" in "egg". The "n" is pronounced as /n/, followed by the "c" pronounced as /s/. The final "e" is silent, and therefore not pronounced. "Hence" means "as a result" or "from this place or time" and is commonly used in formal writing.
Hence is an adverb that is commonly used to indicate a cause and effect relationship or to show a consequence or conclusion. It is derived from the Middle English word "hennes," which means "from here" or "from this place."
In its most literal sense, hence refers to movement or time from a specific point or place. It implies a physical or metaphorical departure, indicating that something is happening or resulting from a particular circumstance or reason. For example, "She left home, and hence she arrived at the office." In this context, hence suggests that the person's departure from home is the reason for their subsequent arrival at the office.
Hence can also be used to indicate logical or deductive reasoning. It is employed to express a conclusion or inference based on preceding information or stated premises. For instance, "The sky is dark, hence it may rain soon." Here, the presence of dark skies leads to the conclusion that rain is likely to occur in the near future.
Moreover, hence can be employed to express a consequence or outcome. It implies that a particular action, situation, or condition will result in a specific outcome. For example, "He didn't study for the test, hence he failed." In this case, the failure is linked to the lack of studying.
In summary, hence is an adverb that denotes a cause and effect relationship, a consequence, or a logical conclusion. It connects events, actions, or ideas, indicating that one is a result of, or leads to, another.
From this place; from this source; from this time; away; to a distance; for or from this reason. Note.-From hence is a form come into use, but is not to be commended.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "hence" is derived from the Old English word "hēnan", which means "away". It is a combination of the adverb "he-" meaning "this" and "ne" meaning "from". Over time, the word evolved and was used to indicate movement away from a particular place or time. It eventually acquired the more general meaning of "as a result" or "therefore".
