Thence
/ðɛns/
Definitions
2 meaningsFrom that place; from there.
/ðɛns/
From that place or source
He obtained his training in law, thence, he practiced for many years.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're talking about where something comes from. Like, "The recipe came from a cookbook, and thence, the delicious meal!"
👶 For kids: It means 'from there'. Like, "We went to the park, and thence, we went home."
More Examples
The manuscript was recovered from the library, and thence, it was made available to the public.
The idea originated in his mind, thence, was written down and shared to the team.
How It's Used
"Thenceforth, their paths diverged."
"The river flows thence to the sea."
From that time; from then.
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From that time onward
The decision was made, and thence, the project could begin.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'from that moment on.' For example, "The wedding vows were exchanged, and thence, they were married."
👶 For kids: It means 'from that time'. Like, "We had ice cream, and thence, we played outside."
More Examples
She started her business, and thence, it grew into a major enterprise.
The law was passed, and thence, the new regulations came into effect.
How It's Used
"The agreement was signed, and thence, it was legally binding."
From Middle English thennes, thens, from Old English þǣn(e)s, þæn(e)s ('from there'), from þā ('there') + -nes (adverbial suffix).
Used extensively in older literature and legal texts.
Memory tip
Think 'there' and the direction 'thence' implies.