therefore
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Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈðɛəfɔː/, SAMPA: /"DE@fO:/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈðɛrfɔr/, SAMPA: /"DErfOr/
Audio (US) (file)
Adverb[change]
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- (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.