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whence(
wehns
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (archaic) (in questions)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
2. (literary) (indicating place)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. de donde
We returned to the port whence we had set sail three years earlier.Regresamos al puerto de donde habíamos zarpado tres años antes.
3. (literary) (therefore)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. de ahí
The Romans called the settlement "Londinium", whence the modern name "London".Los romanos se referían al poblado como "Londinium", de ahí el nombre moderno de "London"
b. por lo cual
He supported many charitable works whence we may conclude that he was not an evil man.Era el sostén de muchas obras caritativas, por lo cual podemos deducir que no era un hombre malo.
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