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Definition of therefore

therefore

/ˈðɛər.fɔːr/
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• adverb

1

For that reason; consequently; as a logical result of what has just been stated.

Example

"The flight was delayed by three hours, and therefore we missed our connecting train."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'therefore' is a conjunctive adverb rather than a coordinating conjunction, it cannot join two independent clauses with only a comma (a comma splice); use a semicolon or period before it, or pair it with 'and'. Do not confuse it with the archaic adverb 'therefor' (meaning 'for that').

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• Nearby Words

thereabouts
thereafter
thereby
therefore
therein
thereof
thereon

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'therfore', formed as a compound of 'there' (in the sense of 'that') and 'fore' (an older variant of 'for'), literally meaning 'for that'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Therefore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/therefore
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