ergō — meaning in English

English meaning

• hence adverb For this reason; therefore.
• so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
• therefore adv As a result; for that reason; consequently.

Senses

ergō is used for these senses in English:

• hence (conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
• so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
• so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
• so (with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
• so Used to introduce a rhetorical question.
• so Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
• therefore (conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

hence — full definition

1. adverb For this reason; therefore.
2. adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.

so — full definition

1. adv To a great or specified extent; very.
2. adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
3. conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
4. intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.

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