Definitions
- Describing the means by which something is achieved or accomplished. - Referring to a consequence that arises as a result of a particular action or event. - Talking about a method or process that leads to a specific outcome or result.
- Referring to a consequence or result that follows from a particular action or event. - Describing the reason or cause behind a particular outcome or situation. - Talking about a time or distance that separates two events or situations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words indicate a relationship between cause and effect.
- 2Both words are used to connect ideas or events.
- 3Both words are adverbs that can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 4Both words suggest a logical connection between two ideas or events.
- 5Both words can be used to express a conclusion or inference.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Thereby is used to describe the means by which something is achieved, while hence is used to describe the reason or cause behind a particular outcome or situation.
- 2Direction: Thereby indicates a forward direction, while hence indicates a backward direction.
- 3Time: Thereby refers to a process that has already occurred, while hence refers to a future event or situation.
- 4Formality: Hence is more formal than thereby and is often used in academic or professional writing.
- 5Connotation: Thereby suggests a direct cause-and-effect relationship, while hence suggests a more indirect or remote relationship.
Remember this!
Thereby and hence are both adverbs that indicate a relationship between cause and effect. However, thereby describes the means by which something is achieved, while hence describes the reason or cause behind a particular outcome or situation. Additionally, thereby suggests a direct cause-and-effect relationship, while hence suggests a more indirect or remote relationship.
