whence Synonyms
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whence Meaning
Wordnet
whence (r)
from what place, source, or cause
Webster
whence (adv.)
From what place; hence, from what or which source, origin, antecedent, premise, or the like; how; -- used interrogatively.
From what or which place, source, material, cause, etc.; the place, source, etc., from which; -- used relatively.
whence Sentence Examples
- Whence the tempest arose, none could say with certainty.
- The old tree stood firmly whence it had stood for centuries.
- Whence the ancient civilization came remains a mystery to this day.
- The path led through a dense thicket, whence strange noises emanated.
- Whence the thief had entered the house was never determined.
- The child wandered aimlessly, not knowing whence he had come or whither he was bound.
- The river flowed swiftly whence it originated in the mountains.
- The legend told of a king who had vanished whence no mortal eye had seen him.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted whence the bakery stood.
- Whence the inspiration came, the artist could not recall.
FAQs About the word whence
from what place, source, or causeFrom what place; hence, from what or which source, origin, antecedent, premise, or the like; how; -- used interrogatively., Fro
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Whence the tempest arose, none could say with certainty.
The old tree stood firmly whence it had stood for centuries.
Whence the ancient civilization came remains a mystery to this day.
The path led through a dense thicket, whence strange noises emanated.
