Thence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ðɛns/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Thence is an adverb meaning (formal) From there, from that place or from that time.
Meaning
(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.
More Meanings
- (literary) Deriving from this fact or circumstance; therefore, therefrom.
- (archaic) From that time; thenceforth; thereafter.
Example Sentences
I came thence.
I had a really bad car accident, and thence came all my backpains.
Cross fix at 6000 feet, thence descend to 3000 feet and fly direct to MAP (missed approach point).
And from thence he went agaynſt yͤ inhabiters of Debir (but Debir was called Kiriath Sepher afoꝛetyme.)
Synonyms for thence
Depending on context, synonyms include thus, therefore, thereof, therefrom, hence.
Antonyms for thence
Common opposites include thither.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thereof, therefrom, hence, therefore, thus, consequently.
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