thence
Americanadverb
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from that place.
I went first to Paris and thence to Rome.
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from that time; thenceforth.
He fell ill and thence was seldom seen.
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from that source.
Thence came all our troubles.
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from that fact or reason; therefore.
We were young, and thence optimistic.
adverb
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from that place
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Also: thenceforth. from that time or event; thereafter
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therefore
Usage
See whence.
Etymology
Origin of thence
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English thennes, equivalent to thenne (earlier thenene, Old English thanon(e) “thence”) + -es adverb suffix; see -s 1
Example Sentences
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Thence followed a torrent of conversation-dominating true-crime sagas and scammer tell-alls: “Wild Wild Country,” “McMillions,” two Fyre Festival documentaries at once, two Nxivm series and counting.
From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022
Thence he walked up North Main st., and at 10.30 was seen on the corner of Anawan st. where he owns a handsome brick block.
From Slate • Aug. 4, 2018
Thence he moves into the early history of automation, and startling tales about ambitious early attempts to create robots that might be useful in combat.
From The Guardian • Sep. 11, 2016
Thence came the idea of hedging your bets by laying money on both results.
From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2014
Thence it turned, smiting the Vale of Anduin with hail and lightning, and casting its shadow upon Minas Tirith with threat of war.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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