Thence Definition & Meaning
thence
- adverb
- from that place or from there; "proceeded thence directly to college"; "flew to Helsinki and thence to Moscow"; "roads that lead therefrom"
- from that circumstance or source; "atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible"- W.V.Quine; "a natural conclusion follows thence"; "public interest and a policy deriving therefrom"; "typhus fever results therefrom"
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted"
"Thence" in song lyrics
See how thence is used in real songs:
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"From where thou art why should I haste me thence?"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LI -
"I was not sick of any fear from thence:"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXXXVI -
"And true to bondage would not break from thence,"
William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint
Words that rhyme with thence
Usage tips for "thence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thence to find words that pair well.