whence

Meanings

Adverb

from what place, source, or cause

Adv

From where; from which place or source.

Conj

Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated; thence

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English whennes, from Old English hwanon (with adverbial genitive -s), related to hwonne (whence when). Analyzable as when + -s.

Antonyms

whither

Scrabble Score: 14

whence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
whence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
whence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

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