=====Introduction=====
 	

**She’s just been promoted, <color #0000cc >hence</color> the new car.**

=====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’.** 
=====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.**
=====Uses=====
**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======
{{: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_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_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_4.png?200|}} **Brainstorming stimulates some unexpected ideas and <color #0000cc > hence</color> facilitates innovation.**

{{: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_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.**