Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore vs Thus

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Consequently

Top 3000 (comune) B2 adverb

Hence

Formale Top 3000 (comune) B2 adverb

That's why

Top 1000 (molto comune)

Therefore

Formale Top 2000 (comune) B1 adverb

Thus

Formale Top 2000 (comune) B2 adverb

Più comune: That's why

	Consequently	Hence	That's why	Therefore	Thus
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːnsɪkwentli/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/hens/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hens/"]/	🇬🇧 //ðæts waɪ// 🇺🇸 //ðæts waɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈðeəfɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈðerfɔːr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ðʌs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ðʌs/"]/
Significato	Come risultato o effetto di qualcosa. As a result or effect of something.	per quella ragione for that reason	Questo è il motivo. This is the reason.	For that reason; as a result.	per questo motivo; quindi for this reason; therefore
Esempio	This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.	We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry.	The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension.	He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote.	Many scholars have argued thus.
Registro	Neutro	Formale	Neutro	Formale	Formale
Quanto è comune	Top 3000 (comune)	Top 3000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	B2	-	B1	B2
Categoria grammaticale	adverb	adverb		adverb	adverb
Collocazioni	consequently, the outcome, consequently, we decided, used consequently in a sentence, consequently, it appears, the plan failed; consequently	hence the need, henceforth, hence it follows	that's why I, that's why we, that's why she, that's why they, that's why he	therefore concluded, therefore it follows, therefore we can, therefore you should, therefore the result	thus it follows, thus far, thus far into, thus we conclude
Contrari	inconsequently, independently, unrelatedly	therefore, thus	-	however, nevertheless, nonetheless	therefore, consequently
Errori comuni	Using 'consequently' in informal spoken English too often., Confusing 'consequently' with 'consequent' — the former is an adverb, the latter is an adjective., Placing 'consequently' at the beginning of a sentence without a clear prior context.	Using 'hence' incorrectly as a standalone sentence., Confusing 'hence' with 'therefore' when they have slightly different usages., Forgetting to use a comma before 'hence' when it starts a new clause.	'That's why' is sometimes confused with 'that's because', which has a slightly different use., Learners often forget to follow 'that's why' with a clear explanation., Some may use 'that's why' in overly formal contexts, where a more precise term is needed.	'Therefore' is sometimes confused with 'therefor', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'therefore' to start a sentence in informal contexts, which can sound awkward., 'Therefore' may be incorrectly placed in a sentence away from the cause or condition.	Using 'thus' in casual conversations where 'so' is more appropriate., Confusing 'thus' with 'that' in terms of meaning., Using 'thus' incorrectly as a conjunction instead of an adverb.
Note d'uso	Usa 'di conseguenza' per mostrare un risultato diretto di qualcosa menzionato in precedenza. È adatto per la scrittura e il linguaggio formale, ma meno comune nelle conversazioni di tutti i giorni. Use 'consequently' to show a direct result of something previously mentioned. It's suitable for writing and formal speech, but less common in everyday conversations.	Usato nello scritto o nel parlato formale per spiegare risultati o ragioni. Potrebbe sembrare troppo formale nelle conversazioni casuali. Used in writing or formal speech to explain outcomes or reasons. It may feel too formal in casual conversations.	Usa 'ecco perché' per spiegare o giustificare un'affermazione. È adatto alla conversazione e alla scrittura informale, ma potrebbe essere meno formale nei saggi. Use 'that's why' to explain or justify a statement. It's suitable for conversation and informal writing, but may be less formal in essays.	Use 'therefore' to connect ideas in formal writing or speech. It’s less common in everyday conversation and can sound stiff. Avoid it in casual contexts.	Usato principalmente per iscritto o in discorsi formali. Può suonare troppo rigido o antiquato nella conversazione informale. Evita di usarlo nelle chiacchiere di tutti i giorni. Used primarily in writing or formal speech. It can sound too stiff or old-fashioned in casual conversation. Avoid using it in everyday chat.

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Hence the bravery.

Hence

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

'Cause it ain't there, 'cause storing dead niggers ain't my fuckin' business, that's why !

That's why I gave it to you.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Because I'm desperate, that's why.

That's why

Domande frequenti: Consequently vs Hence vs That's why vs Therefore vs Thus

Qual è la differenza tra Consequently, Hence, That's why, Therefore e Thus?

Consequently: As a result or effect of something. Hence: for that reason That's why: This is the reason. Therefore: For that reason; as a result. Thus: for this reason; therefore

Quale è più comune: Consequently, Hence, That's why, Therefore e Thus?

That's why è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Consequently: This poses a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health. Hence: We suspect they are trying to hide something, hence the need for an independent inquiry. That's why: The project was delayed. That's why we need an extension. Therefore: He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. Thus: Many scholars have argued thus.

Posso usare Consequently, Hence, That's why, Therefore e Thus in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Consequently, Hence, That's why, Therefore e Thus sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.