hence
/hens/(adverb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR C1IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
As a consequence; for this reason; from this time onward.
Key Academic Collocations
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hence
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
thereforeconsequentlythusaccordinglyergo
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Public transportation reduces inner-city congestion and vehicle emissions; hence, municipalities should subsidize commuter rail passes."
"The cost of solar photovoltaic silicon has plunged precipitously, hence the dramatic increase in commercial solar farm installations."
"Renewable infrastructure requires substantial upfront engineering capital; hence the urgent need for international developmental loans."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Hence' is a sophisticated C1 cohesive transition. Punctuate with a semicolon before and comma after, or use 'hence the need for...'.