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what is the difference among "therefore", "hence" , "consequently" , "according(ly)" ? how I can use this words? And what word is the most common ?
Jul 27, 2013 10:41 AM
Answers · 3
1) Therefore used as as a result of something that has just been mentioned: Their car was bigger and therefore more comfortable. 2) Hence - for this reason: The cost of transport is a major expense for an industry. Hence factory location is an important consideration. 3) Consequently - as a result: Most computer users have never received any formal keyboard training. Consequently, their keyboard skills are inefficient. 4) Accordingly - in a way that is suitable for a particular situation or that is based on what someone has done or said: Katherine still considered him a child and treated him accordingly. Finally, first three words are very similar and have the same meanings.
July 27, 2013
You forgot "thus" which has essentially the same usage as therefore.
July 28, 2013
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