Hence
/ˈhɛns/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Hence
adverb
- From here, from this place, away
"Get thee hence, Satan!"
- From the living or from this world
"After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence."
- (of a length of time) in the future from now
"A year hence it will be forgotten."
- As a result; therefore, for this reason
"I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party."
Anagrams of Hence
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
h4
e1
n1
c3
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Hence
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Hence"
Hence is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hence" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hence" is a medium-scoring word.