Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Thus, or as a result of what has been said or done before.
Therefore
/ˈðeəfɔː/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
It was raining, therefore we stayed inside.She was tired, therefore took a nap.
Etymology:
The word therefore originates from the Old English þerfore, meaning for that, composed of þer (there) and fore (for). It has been used since the Middle Ages to connect a consequence to a preceding clause.
Usage Statistics:
91 mentions per 1 million words 
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