hence
Pronounced:
/ˈhɛns/
Function:
adverbMeaning:
formal 1 : for this reason ▪ He was a newcomer and hence [=consequently, therefore] had no close friends here. ▪ He knew he could not win the election—hence his decision to withdraw. ▪ The company lost a great deal of money. Hence, the CEO was asked to resign.
2 : later than the present time ▪ a week hence [=a week from now] ▪ What will life be like a century hence?
2 : later than the present time ▪ a week hence [=a week from now] ▪ What will life be like a century hence?