therefore

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈðɛəfɔː/, SAMPA: /"DE@fO:/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈðɛrfɔr/, SAMPA: /"DErfOr/

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Preposition

Preposition therefore

1. You use therefore to show that something was as a result of what was previously stated.

   He was sick with the flu and, therefore, did not come.

   Of course, words can mean different things. It is important therefore to understand, first, the meaning behind words.