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therefore

pronunciation:: theIr for

part of speech:

adverb

definition:

"Therefore" means "for that reason" or "because of that." We don't use "therefore" too much when we are making ordinary conversation, but it's used a lot in formal writing or speaking.

Recent tests of the water in the pond showed that the water is not safe for swimming. Therefore, swimming will not be allowed until the water is found to be safe again.The company president announced that the business was in trouble, and therefore a third of the employees would soon be losing their jobs.

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