Therefor vs. Therefore

What Is Their Main Difference?

They are homophones. However, 'therefore' is a coordinating conjunction that shows the result of an action, whereas, 'therefor' is an archaic adverb that means 'for that'.

Differences

'Therefore' is a coordinating conjunction that connects two independent clauses. It introduces the result of an action, while, 'therefor' is an archaic adverb that means 'for that'. Look below:

Example

The customer got angry because of her impoliteness and the waitress apologized therefor.

Nobody is here; therefore, they have already found out.

Similarities

They are only similar in that they have similar pronunciations and nearly identical dictations.

Are They Interchangeable?

We cannot use them interchangeably because they are totally different. Nobody uses 'thterefor' nowadays. Compare:

Example

✓ You didn't make it here on time; therefore, the decision was made without you.

X You didn't make it here on time; therefor, the decision was made without you.

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Elizabeth Emerine

Jul 2024

I thi k that therefor can be used in the 2nd example: "You didn't make it here on time; therefor, the decision was made without you." For that, the decision was made without you works just as well as therefore, though the meaning is somewhat different.

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