therefore
for that reason; as a result
How often you will meet it
Rank 475 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 43,118 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.020% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adverb
- for that reason; as a result
therefore in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Therefore, she will not lack means for some years to come.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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I was but a fresh-water sailor and therefore it seemed more terrible.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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It was, therefore, called by the people of the neighbourhood, the Golden River.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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Our man of letters, therefore, was peculiarly happy in the smiles of all the country damsels.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow · Washington Irving · Chapter 1
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I will therefore briefly set down the circumstances which led to my being connected with the affair.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1