C1adverbformalacademic
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for this reason; as a result of what has just been said
In context
The sample was very small; hence, the results should be treated with caution.
Online courses are cheap to run and hence attractive to universities short of money.
Many students work part-time, hence the need for evening classes.
Words that go with hence
adverb + verb
- hence the needExam rules change often, hence the need to check them every year.
- hence the nameThe bird copies other birds' songs, hence the name mockingbird.
- hence the importanceA small error can change the meaning, hence the importance of proofreading.
- hence reducingThe scheme shares textbooks between schools, hence reducing costs.
- hence increasingSmaller classes allow more feedback, hence increasing student progress.