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Synonyms & Similar Words
hence
therefore
thus
consequently
accordingly
from that place
from there
away
off
forth
onward
forward
whence
wherefrom
from which
subsequently
next
then
after that
from this point
from here
out
thither
elsewhere
somewhere else
otherwise
elsewhere
away from here
from somewhere else
Meaning of Thence
The primary meaning of the word "thence" is to indicate a movement or direction from a specific place or point.
Definitions
- Used to indicate a movement or direction from a specific place or point
- Used to indicate a logical consequence or a next step in a process or argument
- From or to a particular place, especially one previously mentioned
Etymology of Thence
The word "thence" originates from Old English "þan" and "þon" which are related to "þanon" meaning "from that place" or "thence"
It is also related to "þonne" meaning "then"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, with its meaning and usage evolving over time
Example Uses
- We walked to the top of the hill and thence down to the valley
- The bus went from the station thence to the airport
- From this point, we will proceed thence to the next stage of the project
- The company will expand its operations thence to other countries
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
here
now
hither
to this place
to here
into this
in this direction
toward this point
in this place
at this point
from here
from this place
on this spot
at this spot
in this location
stayed
remained
stayed put
did not move
stayed in one place
remained stationary