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Headword(English)
Example Sentence
Meaning details(1)
(archaic) from here, from this place, away
I'm going hence, because you have insulted me.
I'm going hence, because you have insulted me.
Meaning details(2)
(archaic, figuratively) from the living or from this world
After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence.
After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence.
Meaning details(3)
(of a length of time) in the future from now
A year hence it will be forgotten.
A year hence it will be forgotten.
Meaning details(4)
(conjunctive) as a result; therefore, for this reason
I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party.
I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party.