thence
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for thence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — From that place or from that time; from there.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
therefrom
Antonyms
How to use thence
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
thence to
and thence
Very formal/literary; rarely used in everyday speech, mostly seen in older or legal-sounding writing.
Etymology
From Middle English thennes, formed from thenne (\"then, from there\") plus an old adverb ending -es.
Full origin of thence →Frequently asked questions
What does “thence” mean?
The word “thence” means from that place or from that time; from there. In plain terms, a formal, old-fashioned way of saying "from there" or "as a result of that".
How do you pronounce “thence”?
“Thence” is pronounced thehns (/ðɛns/ in IPA).
How do you use “thence” in a sentence?
Here is “thence” used in a sentence: “We drove to Bristol and thence to Bath.”
What is the opposite of “thence”?
The opposite of “thence” — its antonyms — is thither.
What part of speech is “thence”?
“Thence” is an adverb.
Where does the word “thence” come from?
The word “thence” comes from Middle English. From Middle English thennes, formed from thenne (\"then, from there\") plus an old adverb ending -es.
Is “thence” a common word?
“Thence” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thence” have?
“Thence” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: from that place or from that time; from there.
