Hence – 1. From now on; from this time. 2. Therefore; for this reason

(Pronounced hense)

To remember the definition of the word hence, use the following mnemonic:

A hen leaped a fence (hence), therefore we built a bigger fence. From now on it won't get out.

Examples of hence in a sentence (From now on)

The building will be completed two years hence.

Heating of the planet will have an effect many years hence.

A year hence.

Examples of hence in a sentence (Therefore)

The weather was much better this year; hence the orange crop is larger.

The weather is awful hence I will not be attending your party.

Tom had a very bad experience with Korean food once, hence our search for a Mexican restaurant.