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Another word for hence
Choosing another word for hence depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
As a consequence; for this reason.
Usage Example
"The company faced severe supply chain disruptions, and therefore its quarterly profits declined."
Strongest
therefore
consequently
thus
as a result
accordingly
Strong
ergo
wherefore
• adverb (Context 2)
In the future (used after a specified period of time to indicate from now).
Usage Example
"Two years later, the newly planted orchard should begin bearing fruit."
Strong
later
henceforth
hereafter
subsequently
• adverb (Context 3)
From this place (chiefly archaic or literary).
Usage Example
"The travelers rested briefly at the inn before departing a few miles away."
Strong
away
forth
off
Opposites of hence
The opposite of hence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
ago
hither
previously
here
formerly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hence