therefore

(linking-words)

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as a result

Result (common)

T1

Nuance: Result

Clear and school-friendly.

Boring

We were often late; therefore, we started earlier.

Better

We were often late; as a result, we started earlier.

because of this

Result (explicit)

T1

Nuance: Explicit

Very clear; a bit longer.

Boring

We were unprepared; therefore, we reviewed again.

Better

We were unprepared; because of this, we reviewed again.

so

Result (simple)

T1

Nuance: Result

Very common and clear.

Boring

We were often late; therefore, we started earlier.

Better

We were often late, so we started earlier.

so then

Result/next step (casual)

T1

Nuance: Casual

Casual; use sparingly.

Boring

You forgot your pencil; therefore, borrow one from me.

Better

You forgot your pencil, so then borrow one from me.

that means

Result (spoken)

T1

Nuance: Explanation

Good for spoken explanations.

Boring

The bus is late. Therefore, we should wait.

Better

The bus is late. That means we should wait.

then

Result/next step

T1

Nuance: Next step

Works as next step in instructions.

Boring

You forgot your pencil; therefore, borrow one from me.

Better

You forgot your pencil; then borrow one from me.

accordingly

Result (formal)

T2

Nuance: Official

Formal; good for reports.

Boring

The schedule changed; therefore, it was updated.

Better

The schedule changed; accordingly, it was updated.

as a consequence

Result (formal-ish)

T2

Nuance: Result

Clear cause → effect.

Boring

It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside.

Better

It was raining; as a consequence, we stayed inside.

as a result of this

Explicit result

T2

Nuance: Explicit

Clear but longer.

Boring

The weather was bad; therefore, we changed our plan.

Better

The weather was bad; as a result of this, we changed our plan.

consequently

Result (formal)

T2

Nuance: Result

Formal cause→effect.

Boring

The team was losing; therefore, they changed strategies.

Better

The team was losing; consequently, they changed strategies.

for that reason

Result (explicit)

T2

Nuance: Reason

Similar to for this reason.

Boring

Therefore, we chose a safer plan.

Better

For that reason, we chose a safer plan.

for this reason

Result (explicit)

T2

Nuance: Reason

Great for explaining choices.

Boring

Therefore, we chose a safer plan.

Better

For this reason, we chose a safer plan.

hence

Result (formal)

T2

Nuance: Formal

Formal; can sound advanced.

Boring

The path was icy; therefore, we walked slowly.

Better

The path was icy; hence, we walked slowly.

thus

Result (formal)

T2

Nuance: Conclusion

Formal conclusion word.

Boring

The evidence is clear; therefore, the claim is supported.

Better

The evidence is clear; thus, the claim is supported.

as a consequence of this

Very explicit result

T3

Nuance: Explicit

Long but very clear.

Boring

The storm was strong; therefore, school was closed.

Better

The storm was strong; as a consequence of this, school was closed.

as such

Result (analysis)

T3

Nuance: Analytical

Formal; used in analysis.

Boring

The evidence was weak; therefore, the claim was unconvincing.

Better

The evidence was weak; as such, the claim was unconvincing.

in consequence

Result (formal)

T3

Nuance: Formal

Very formal.

Boring

The plan failed; therefore, a new plan was needed.

Better

The plan failed; in consequence, a new plan was needed.

in turn

Chain result

T3

Nuance: Chain

Good for chain effects.

Boring

Practice improved focus; therefore, grades improved.

Better

Practice improved focus; in turn, grades improved.

resulting in

Result (phrase)

T3

Nuance: Result

Formal; often in reports.

Boring

The storm grew stronger; therefore, games were canceled.

Better

The storm grew stronger, resulting in canceled games.

thereby

Result (links action to result)

T3

Nuance: Linked

Formal; links action → result.

Boring

He apologized; therefore, the argument ended.

Better

He apologized, thereby ending the argument.

which meant that

Result (clause)

T3

Nuance: Explanation

Clear and common.

Boring

The bus was late; therefore, we had to wait.

Better

The bus was late, which meant that we had to wait.