whence

Definition

  • adverb: from where
  • adverb: from what place, source, or cause
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: how, where, wherefrom

Examples

  • They returned to the land 'from whence' they came.

  • They returned to the land 'whence' they came.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Let her go! Leave her alone! Leave her alone! Those who aid the demon... ...they must be cleansed by the fire from whence they came. That's crazy. You're crazy. No! Why are you listening to this? Why? Burn the witch! Burn her! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill