whence Synonyms & Antonyms
/hwɛns/
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Whence as an Adverb
1
From where; from which place or source.
"Pork" comes from French, whence we get most of our modern cooking terms.
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Whence as a Conjunction
1
Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated.
I scored more than you in the exam, whence we can conclude that I am better at the subject than you are.
Antonyms & near antonyms
Whence in a Sentence
"Pork" comes from French, whence we get most of our modern cooking terms.
I scored more than you in the exam, whence we can conclude that I am better at the subject than you are.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Whence
Origin of Whence
From Middle English whennes, from Old English hwanon (with adverbial genitive -s), related to hwonne (whence when). Analyzable as when + -s.
Whence at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb, conjunction |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /hwɛns/ |
| Meaning | From where; from which place or source |
| Antonyms | whither |