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    Whence

    /hwɛns/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    From what place or source.
    He returned to whence he came, leaving no trace behind.
    From which place.
    They traveled to the valley, whence a river flows down to the sea.
    From what origin.
    The ancient manuscript revealed insights into whence their knowledge had originated.
    As a reference to a source of information.
    The studies were conducted by researchers, whence the findings were published.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'hwanne' + 'ce', from where; akin to Old Norse 'hvænn' and Gothic 'hwas'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Whence cometh
    From where does it come.
    Whence you came
    From where you originated.

    Related Words

    hence
    From this time; for this reason.
    thence
    From that place; from there.