Therefore

How it is used

Used to move from evidence to a conclusion, especially in discussion sections. It can open a sentence (Therefore, ...) or sit after the subject or auxiliary (It is therefore important to ...). Thus, hence and consequently are close alternatives; thus is slightly more formal.

Example sentences

1. The sample included only one school; therefore, the findings should be interpreted with caution.

2. It is therefore essential to repeat the study with a larger and more varied group.

Common collocations

• It is therefore important to
• and therefore
• should therefore be
• therefore suggests that

Related terms

• howeverA linking word that introduces a contrast with the previous statement, often a result, view or fact that the reader may not expect.
• conclusionThe final section of a thesis or article that sums up the main findings, their meaning and limitations; also a judgment reached after considering evidence.
• draw a conclusionTo decide what something means or what is true after thinking carefully about the evidence or results.
• furthermoreA formal linking word used to add another point that supports or extends what has just been said.

More terms: Academic Vocabulary

• indicate
• e.g.
• i.e.
• concept
• approach
• implication
• demonstrate
• assumption
• phenomenon
• comprise
• respectively
• investigate