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Introduction
She’s just been promoted, hence the new car.
Definition
Hence 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.