therefore

/ˈðɛrfɔr/
B1Frequency Level 5Formal
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Adverb

1

For that reason; as a result or consequence of what has been stated.

He was sick and therefore couldn't come to the party.

2

Consequently; accordingly; as a logical conclusion.

He was sick and therefore couldn't attend the meeting.

Conjunction

1

Used to introduce a logical conclusion or inference from previous statements.

He was sick, therefore he stayed home.