Thence: meaning, definitions and examples

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thence

 

[ รฐษ›ns ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

referring location

Thence is an adverb that indicates a place that is mentioned previously in the text. It refers to a point of origin or source from which something comes or is derived. It is often used in more formal texts or in literary contexts, commonly found in older English literature. The term suggests a distance or separation from the point indicated.

Synonyms

from there, therefrom

Examples of usage

  • We traveled from the castle, thence to the village.
  • She walked down the path, thence to her home.
  • The explorers set out from the shore, thence to the uncharted island.

Translations

Translations of the word "thence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น daรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคนเคพเค เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช von dort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dari sana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะดั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stamtฤ…d

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ“ใ‹ใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de lร 

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de allรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oradan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๊ธฐ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ู‡ู†ุงูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odtud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odtiaฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปŽ้‚ฃ้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ od tam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพะป ะถะตั€ะดะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฅแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oradan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de allรญ

Word origin

The word 'thence' is derived from Middle English 'than,' which is a contraction of 'the' and 'then.' Its usage can be traced back to Old English, where 'รพรฆnne' meant 'then' or 'at that time.' Over the centuries, the term has gained a more specific meaning, signifying 'from that place' or 'from there.' The word is typically associated with formal or archaic writing and is rarely used in contemporary speech. It reflects a time when English was heavily influenced by both Germanic roots and Norman French after the Norman Conquest. As English evolved, many words fell out of common use, but 'thence' has preserved its niche in certain literary and formal styles, illustrating the language's rich historical development.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,427, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.