Therefore meaning

What does “therefore” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“therefore” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

therefore

adverb

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
“therefore X must be true”
“the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory”
Synonymshence thence thus so
as a consequence
“he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held”
Synonymsconsequently

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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