Therefore
(adverb)
- As a result; consequently.
- For that or this reason; on that account.
- Expressing a logical consequence; (used to introduce a logical conclusion).
Origin:
Middle english: from old english thærfore, from thær "there" + fore "before". .
Examples:
- I am tired, therefore I will go to bed early.
- The experiment failed, therefore we will have to try again.
- It is raining, therefore we will stay indoors.
- The company is not doing well, therefore we will have to lay off some employees.
- I have a lot of work, therefore I will have to stay late.