therefore

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈðɛəfɔː/, SAMPA: /"DE@fO:/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈðɛrfɔr/, SAMPA: /"DErfOr/

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Adverb

Positive therefore

Comparative none

Superlative none

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.