LoginSince vs. Hence
'Since' and 'hence' talk about reasons and results. In this lesson, we will learn their similarities and differences.
What is their main difference?
'Since' and 'hence' are both used to indicate time. The main difference between 'since' and 'hence' is in their parts of speech. 'Since' is a conjunction while 'hence' is an adverb.
Similarities and differences
Parts of Speech
'Since' is a conjunction, preposition, and adverb.
Let's talk
Here, 'since' is a conjunction.
We haven't won any game
Here, 'since' is a preposition.
We had a fight and I haven't seen him
Here, 'since' is a adverb.
'Hence' is an adverb.
He insults me every day;
He had a car crash;
Usage
'Since' describes cause and effect. In other words, it expresses reason and result. For instance:
He didn't attend the party
She is unpopular
'Hence' describes an action as a result of and is also used to denote actions from now on. It highlights an action as a result of or as a consequence of another action or event. For example:
He broke his leg earlier;
It was raining all day;
Position in a sentence
'Since' can be used in the beginning and in the middle of a sentence. 'Since' as an adverb can be placed at the end of the sentence.
We were interested
She had a fight with me and I haven't seen her
'Hence' can be used in the beginning and in the middle of a sentence.
A shot was heard;
Common Mistake
'Hence' is an adverb, not a conjunction, therefore it cannot join two independent clauses together.
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