When Do I Use Thence?

When Do I Use Thence?

Definition of thence
  • 1 : from that place.
  • 2 : from that fact or circumstance : therefrom.
  • 3 archaic : from that time : thenceforth.

How do you use the word thence in a sentence?

thence
  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.

Is from thence correct?

Archaic From that time; thenceforth. See Usage Note at whence.

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