adverb

for this reason

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For this reason (adverb) means Because of the thing just mentioned; used to link a cause already stated to the result that follows. Example: “The bridge is unsafe in high winds; for this reason it closes during storms.”

adverb

Because of the thing just mentioned; used to link a cause already stated to the result that follows.

"The bridge is unsafe in high winds; for this reason it closes during storms."

"For this reason, the committee voted to delay the launch."

How to Use For this reason

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBecause of what was just said.

When to use it

Slightly formal and common in essays, reports and academic writing. Use for these reasons when more than one cause has been given.

Memory tip

It points backwards, so it must follow the cause. Do not use it to open a paragraph before the reason has been explained.

Easily confused with

for that reason therefore → because of this

Common pairings

for this reason alone it is for this reason that for these reasons

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Synonyms

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therefore consequently hence accordingly that is why

Related Words

therefore thus hence nevertheless consequently thereby accordingly thence

Rhymes for for this reason

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between for this reason and therefore?

Both introduce a consequence. Therefore is shorter and more logical in tone, common in arguments and proofs. For this reason explicitly points back to a specific cause you have just described, which makes it useful when several ideas are in play.

Should there be a comma after for this reason?

Yes, when it opens a sentence: "For this reason, the trial was halted." No comma is needed when it sits mid-sentence, as in "the trial was halted for this reason".

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