What is the difference between "hence" and "therefore"? In wich cases I have to use each word?
Sometimes, when I read some articles, I see both words but I would like to know if there are some reasons to use any word.

Thanks.

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What is the difference between "hence" and "therefore"?  In wich cases I have to use each word?
Sometimes, when I read some articles, I see both words but I would like to know if there are some reasons to use any word.

Thanks.

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Therefore= from that point going forward
Hence = from this point onwards

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Both words mean roughly the same thing "from this time or point forward".  Hence is a bit more archaic and not used as commonly as therefore in everyday conversation.

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Hi Mateo, I read some articles that contains the words "hence" and "therefore" with a similar way. For example:

1. "The fact is, language is a tool that has to be used whilst it is still being developed. Hence, language learning starts with simple structures"

2. "Therefore, it is important for learners of a foreign language to focus on speaking the language while still working on developing an understanding of the new language system"

The google traductor say that "Hence" and "Therfore" means "Por lo tanto" in spanish, but I don't know what is the difference.

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Hi Lizeta, i'm Matteo from Italy.
I'm a beginner English student.
Sorry, but i don't uderstand what you mean. 
Could you repeat with other words please?

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