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Thence for Dummies

adverb

pronunciation: ðɛns

What does Thence really mean?

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Thence is a word that we use to show a connection between a starting point or a time and the result or outcome that comes after it. It's kind of like a bridge that helps us understand how one thing leads to another. You know when you follow a path that leads you from one place to another? Well, thence is like the signpost that tells you which direction to go.

Let me give you an example to make it clearer. Imagine you go to the park to play with your friends, but you realize you left your ball at home. You have to go all the way back home to get the ball, and then you can come back to the park and continue playing. In this case, we can say that you went to the park, and thence you went back home to get the ball, and thence you returned to the park to join your friends. So, in this story, thence helps us understand the sequence of events and how each action led to the next.


Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Martinez on 2023-10-30 06:10:17

Thence In a sentece

Learn how to use Thence inside a sentece

  • I'll finish my homework and thence I'll go to bed.
  • She studied hard and thence she passed the test with flying colors.
  • He saved up his money and thence he bought a new bicycle.
  • The car broke down, and thence we had to walk to the nearest gas station.
  • They packed their bags and thence they embarked on a road trip.

Thence Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.