linking adverb · academic
Therefore
UK/ˈðeə(r)fɔː(r)/US/ˈðerfɔːr/THERE·fore
For that reason; as a logical result of the previous statement.
Examples
“The data were inconclusive; therefore, we postponed the study.”
“Traffic is heavy this morning; therefore, I left earlier than usual.”
“Many small shops closed during the pandemic; therefore, unemployment rose.”
Band 8 sentence
“The experiment produced inconsistent results; therefore, further trials are required before any firm conclusion can be drawn.”
Collocations
- therefore + clause
- X is therefore Y
Word family
Common mistakes
Therefore because the report was late, we had to pay a fine.→Because the report was late, therefore we had to pay a fine.
Therefore the products expensive.→Therefore, the products are expensive.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6so/therefore→7+therefore
Synonyms
thus
consequently
Easily confused
thereby
“He increased the price, thereby reducing demand.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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