thence

[ thens ]

adverb

1. from that place:

   I went first to Paris and thence to Rome.

2. from that time; thenceforth:

   He fell ill and thence was seldom seen.

3. from that source:

   Thence came all our troubles.

4. from that fact or reason; therefore:

   We were young, and thence optimistic.

thence

/ ðɛns /

adverb

1. from that place
2. Alsothenceforthˈðɛnsˈfɔːθ from that time or event; thereafter
3. therefore

Usage Note

See whence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thence¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English thennes, equivalent to thenne (earlier thenene, Old English thanon(e) “thence”) + -es adverb suffix; -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of thence¹

C13 thannes, from thanne, from Old English thanon; related to Gothic thanana, Old Norse thanan

Example Sentences

That Franklin electrised him with his rod and thence forward these two conducted all the policy, negotiation, legislation and War.

From The Daily Beast

This would be very useful and convenient for sending supplies thence to Terrenate, during the whole year.

From Project Gutenberg

Thence we proceeded directly into the principal street (Rua Direita), whose only beauty consists in its breadth.

From Project Gutenberg

In the latter part of his life, he appears to have removed from Cremona to Mantua, his labels bearing date from thence.

From Project Gutenberg

Thence were taken fifteen baskets of gravel and dirt, which has the color of coal, in order to assay it.

From Project Gutenberg

Passing through the twisted iron railing they reached the path, and thence made their way to the road, shining white in the night.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• accordingly
• so
• then
• thus