hence

/ˈhɛns/adv
Middle School
1

From here, from this place, away.

2

From the living or from this world.

3

In the future from now.

4

As a result; therefore, for this reason.

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Antonyms

hither

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fencesensedefenseoffensebencedensepencepensetensespence

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

hadhahhalhamhanhaohaphaqharhas

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acmaeraflairaixanyarybecbedbeg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

hixhahshasthetzhisshotshastehorsehouseexhale
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