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therefore vs As so

Both 'therefore' and 'as so' are conjunctions used to indicate a conclusion or result. However, 'therefore' is much more commonly used in English and is considered more formal. 'As so' is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 854 views

therefore

The word 'therefore' is a conjunction used to introduce a logical conclusion or result.

It is used to show the result of a previous statement or argument.

Examples:

  • He didn't study for the exam; therefore, he failed.
  • She loves to read; therefore, she has a large collection of books.
  • The processes must therefore run parallel.
  • I therefore refute what Mr Seppänen has said.
  • The measure is therefore clearly non-discriminatory.
  • Industrial innovation therefore quickly progressed through constant improvements.
  • We therefore agree with the philosophy behind this report.
  • The screening process has therefore been completed with all candidates.
  • A legal duty therefore exists which must be respected.
  • We therefore harbour grave reservations about supporting these directives.
  • The Commission Communication is therefore welcomed.
  • Irradiated seafoods that were contaminated can therefore still be unsafe.
  • The offer was therefore not considered any further.
  • This group should therefore be added.
  • The articles relating to market surveillance should therefore be better structured.
  • Your rapporteur therefore welcomes in principle the approach proposed by the Commission.
  • Rail transport must therefore become more attractive and competitive.
  • The selectivity criterion is therefore fulfilled.
  • This second aspect will therefore be discussed separately.
  • Any list-based approach should therefore be avoided.
  • No further adjustment was therefore warranted.
  • We therefore respect whatever Parliament may decide.

Alternatives:

  • thus
  • consequently
  • hence
  • so

As so

The phrase 'as so' is not commonly used in English to indicate a conclusion or result.

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