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# therefore

adverb (therefore)

«therefore» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Therefore means «so» or «for that reason»; it shows that something follows from what was said before. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#m1)

### In the lessons

It is very common in maths and science: «12 is even; therefore it can be split into two equal groups». In exam and formal writing it links a reason to a result. The maths symbol ∴ means «therefore». In speech people usually say «so». Phrases: and therefore, it is therefore, therefore we can say.

### Examples

- It is raining; therefore we will play indoors. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x1)
- The angles in a triangle add to 180°; therefore the third angle is 50°. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x2)
- She practised every day and therefore improved quickly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x3)
- 15 is divisible by 5; therefore it is in the 5 times table. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x4)
- The bridge was closed. We therefore took the long way. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x5)
- Ice is less dense than water; therefore it floats. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x6)
- They have therefore become very sure-footed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/#x7)

### Note

Adverb, more formal than «so». In writing, use a semicolon or full stop before it, or put it inside the sentence: «We therefore left». Do not confuse with «therefor» (old legal word). In maths, the step after «therefore» is the conclusion.

## In Jewish tradition

It is very common in maths and science: «12 is even; therefore it can be split into two equal groups». In exam and formal writing it links a reason to a result. The maths symbol ∴ means «therefore». In speech people usually say «so». Phrases: and therefore, it is therefore, therefore we can say.

### Examples

- Therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. (Torah GEN.20.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x1)
- Therefore the name of it was called Marah. (Torah EXO.15.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x2)
- Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth. (Torah GEN.33.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x3)
- Therefore he is not come unto the king's table.' (Prophets 1SA.20.29, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x4)
- Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. (Prophets 1SA.31.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x5)
- Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.' (Writings NEH.6.7, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/#x6)

### Note

Adverb, more formal than «so». In writing, use a semicolon or full stop before it, or put it inside the sentence: «We therefore left». Do not confuse with «therefor» (old legal word). In maths, the step after «therefore» is the conclusion.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «therefore» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/therefore/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«therefore» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/therefore.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «therefore» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/T/therefore/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«therefore» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/therefore.html) on Mova free.