therefore

From Wiktionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
therefore is one of the 1000 most common headwords.
therefore

Pronunciation[change]

Adverb[change]

Positive
therefore

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

Therefore is on the Academic Vocabulary List.
  1. (sentence adverb) You use therefore to show that something was as a result of what was previously stated.
    He was sick with the flu and, therefore, did not come.
    Of course, words can mean different things. It is important therefore to understand, first, the meaning behind the words.