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whence

The correct spelling is whence.

How to pronounce whence

/wɛns/
adverb

IPA: /wɛns/

Say it like: Wen-se

The correct spelling is whence. From where; from which place or source. For example: ""Pork" comes from French, whence we get most of our modern cooking terms."

Usage Examples

"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.

Meanings

adverb

  1. 1.From where; from which place or source.

conjunction

  1. 1.Used for introducing the result of a fact that has just been stated.

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