therefore
Use Therefore in a sentence
adverb
in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
Synonyms
hence, whence. Therefore, wherefore, accordingly, consequently, so, then all introduce a statement resulting from, or caused by, what immediately precedes. Therefore (for this or that reason) and wherefore (for which reason) imply exactness of reasoning; they are especially used in logic, law, mathematics, etc., and in a formal style of speaking or writing. Accordingly (in conformity with the preceding) and consequently (as a result, or sequence, or effect of the preceding), although also somewhat formal, occur mainly in less technical contexts. So (because the preceding is true or this being the case) and then (since the preceding is true) are informal or conversational in tone.
hence, whence. Therefore, wherefore, accordingly, consequently, so, then all introduce a statement resulting from, or caused by, what immediately precedes. Therefore (for this or that reason) and wherefore (for which reason) imply exactness of reasoning; they are especially used in logic, law, mathematics, etc., and in a formal style of speaking or writing. Accordingly (in conformity with the preceding) and consequently (as a result, or sequence, or effect of the preceding), although also somewhat formal, occur mainly in less technical contexts. So (because the preceding is true or this being the case) and then (since the preceding is true) are informal or conversational in tone.
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| —sentence connector | |
| 1. | thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part: those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining |
| 2. | consequently; as a result: they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route |
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Example sentences
The result of his trial, therefore, could hardly have been other than a foregone conclusion.
Scientists therefore need to continuously recalibrate the instruments by comparing starlight to a standard light.
Some people may have values significantly different from those of the rest of the world, and therefore different fertility rates.
The thing about this team is that it's new, therefore disconcerting.
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