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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With that selflessness at the core of public service, he wrote: “I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal.”
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024
"This previously unrecognized cellular function of CS proteins leads to the marking of the DNA damage -- and thence to its enzymatic breakdown."
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024
Certainly, the Emmys both aided and reflected the audience transition from broadcast to cable and thence to streaming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024
Essentially, the briefcase is a communication tool which links the president to his military top brass and thence to rocket forces via the highly secret “Kazbek” electronic command-and-control network.
From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2023
This flushing had undoubtedly released insecticides lodged in the accumulation of gravel, sand, and rubble and carried them into the lake and thence to the river, where chemical tests later established their presence.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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