Basic Details
Word: Whence
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: From which place or source.
Synonyms: From where, out of which
Antonyms: To where, to which
Idioms and Phrases
- Whence it came: Referring to the origin of something. Example: "Please respect the knowledge and ideas, and understand whence it came."
- From whence the problem arose: Highlighting the source of an issue. Example: "Let's investigate from whence the problem arose to solve it effectively."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The explorer sought to find the valley whence the mysterious river flowed.
Example 2: The ancient scroll detailed tales of a kingdom whence great treasures were born.
Example 3: She often wondered whence her ancestors had travelled to reach this land.
Fun Fact
The word whence comes from Old English hwence, which is made up of hwanan meaning "from where." It is often found in older texts and is used to add a formal or poetic touch to the language.
Famous Quote
"From whence it came, there, I shall return." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "whence" mean?
a) To where
b) From which place
c) About time
d) An action
Answer: b) From which place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "whence"?
a) To where
b) Out of which
c) When
d) To whom
Answer: b) Out of which
3. Which phrase conveys the antonym of "whence"?
a) Whence it came
b) To where
c) By which
d) Out from
Answer: b) To where
4. Which sentence uses "whence" correctly?
a) I walked whence the park daily.
b) Whence does this story originate?
c) She runs whence every Saturday.
d) The train travels whence the next city.
Answer: b) Whence does this story originate?
5. Which idiom includes the word "whence"?
a) Where the grass is greener
b) From whence the problem arose
c) Out of the frying pan and into the fire
d) To make a mountain out of a molehill
Answer: b) From whence the problem arose
