adverb
for this reason
fer this REE-zun
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
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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 notesIn 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
Common pairings
for this reason alone
it is for this reason that
for these reasons
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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".
What is the meaning of for this reason?
"for this reason" (adverb) means because of the thing just mentioned; used to link a cause already stated to the result that follows.
What is another word for for this reason?
Other words for "for this reason" include therefore, consequently, hence, accordingly, that is why.
