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She’s just been promoted, <color #0000cc >hence</color> the new car. | **She’s just been promoted, <color #0000cc >hence</color> the new car.** |
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=====Definition===== | =====Definition===== |
<color #0000cc > Hence </color>is an adverb which has the meaning ‘and that is why’; ‘that’s an explanation for’; ‘as a consequence’ or ‘for this reason’. | **<color #0000cc > Hence </color>is an adverb which has the meaning ‘and that is why’; ‘that’s an explanation for’; ‘as a consequence’ or ‘for this reason’.** |
=====Construction===== | =====Construction===== |
There are several possibilities but it is often placed at the beginning of the second clause in a sentence, and is followed by a noun or a verb. | **There are several possibilities but it is often placed at the beginning of the second clause in a sentence, and is followed by a noun or a verb.** |
=====Uses===== | =====Uses===== |
Because it can be used in place of longer expressions, as above, it makes sentences shorter and more succinct, and so it is useful for improving writing style. | **Because it can be used in place of longer expressions, it makes sentences shorter and more succinct, and so it is useful for improving writing style.** |
=====Examples====== | =====Examples====== |
* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_1.png?200 |}}We wanted better communication with our customers, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the decision to be more present on social media. | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_1.png?200|}} **We wanted better communication with our customers, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the decision to be more present on social media.** |
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* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_2.png?200|}} With more people working from home, there are fewer cars on the road and, <color #0000cc > hence</color>, less pollution. | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_2.png?200|}} **With more people working from home, there are fewer cars on the road and, <color #0000cc > hence</color>, less pollution.** |
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* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_3.png?200|}} Sleeping patterns depend on age, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the reason why teenagers usually go to bed later and get up later. | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_3.png?200|}} **Sleeping patterns depend on age, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the reason why teenagers usually go to bed later and get up later**. |
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* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_4.png?200|}} Brainstorming stimulates some unexpected ideas and <color #0000cc > hence</color> facilitates innovation. | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_4.png?200|}} **Brainstorming stimulates some unexpected ideas and <color #0000cc > hence</color> facilitates innovation.** |
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* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_6.png?200 |}} They’re working on some cutting cutting-edge technology in their laboratories, <color #0000cc >hence</color> all the extra security. | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_6.png?200|}} **They’re working on some cutting cutting-edge technology in their laboratories, <color #0000cc >hence</color> all the extra security.** |
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* {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_5.png?200 |}} I didn’t have time to proofread, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the typos! | {{:en:grammar:conjunctions_and_connectors:hence_5.png?200|}} **I didn’t have time to proofread, <color #0000cc > hence</color> the typos!** |
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<color #0000cc> Note that</color> the word ‘hence’ has other meanings that are different from this one. If in doubt, check in a good dictionary. | **<color #0000cc> Note that</color> the word ‘hence’ has other meanings that are different from this one. If in doubt, check in a good dictionary.** |
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