The difference between Hence and Therefore
When used as adverbs, hence means from here, from this place, away, whereas therefore means for that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
Hence is also interjection with the meaning: go away! begone!.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hence and Therefore
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Hence as an adverb (archaic):
from here, from this place, away
Examples:
"I'm going hence, because you have insulted me."
"Get thee hence, Satan!"
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Hence as an adverb (archaic, figuratively):
from the living or from this world
Examples:
"After a long battle, my poor daughter was taken hence."
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Hence as an adverb (archaic, of a length of time):
in the future from now
Examples:
"A year hence it will be forgotten."
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Hence as an adverb (conjunctive):
as a result; therefore, for this reason
Examples:
"I shall go to Japan and hence will not be here in time for the party."
"The purse is handmade and hence very expensive."
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Examples:
"Traditional values will always have a place, therefore they will never lose relevance."