Synonyms for Thence

Definition of thence

adverb
  1. from that place or from there; "proceeded thence directly to college"; "flew to Helsinki and thence to Moscow"; "roads that lead therefrom"
  2. 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"
  3. (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"

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Writing tips for "thence"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like hence, therefore, thereof can replace "thence" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

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"Thence" in song lyrics

See how thence is used in real songs:

  • "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

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