therefore

CEFRB1

/ˈðɛə.fɔː/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    For that reason.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    For that; for it (in reference to a previous statement).

Examples

  • He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.

  • I don't think, therefore I am not.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

More examples

In context

  • The party, therefore, had to take another route.

  • I left the office at 5 o'clock. I was therefore not there when the fire started a quarter of an hour later.

  • I've been explicitly forbidden to leave and therefore must stay longer.

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English therfore, therfor, tharfore, thorfore; synchronically a univerbation of there (pronominal adverb) + for, literally “for that (reason)”. The spelling has been changed due to a reanalysis as there + fore (literally “forward from that; thence”). See also therefor, ultimately the same formation. Compare Saterland Frisian deerfoar, Dutch daarvoor, German dafür, Danish and Norwegian derfor, Swedish därför.