Definitions
- Used to indicate a conclusion or result based on previous information. - Used to introduce a logical consequence or inference. - Used to show cause and effect relationship between two statements.
- Used to indicate a conclusion or result based on previous information. - Used to introduce a logical consequence or inference. - Used to show cause and effect relationship between two statements.
List of Similarities
- 1Both therefore and thus are used to indicate a conclusion or result based on previous information.
- 2Both can be used to introduce a logical consequence or inference.
- 3Both can show a cause and effect relationship between two statements.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Thus is considered more formal than therefore.
- 2Position: Therefore is usually placed in the middle of a sentence, while thus is often used at the beginning of a sentence.
- 3Usage: Therefore is more commonly used in academic writing, while thus is more common in spoken English.
- 4Meaning: Therefore implies a stronger connection between the two statements, while thus suggests a weaker connection.
- 5Variety: Therefore has a wider range of uses than thus.
Remember this!
Therefore and thus are synonyms that are used to indicate a conclusion or result based on previous information, introduce a logical consequence or inference, and show a cause and effect relationship between two statements. However, thus is considered more formal, is often used at the beginning of a sentence, and is more common in spoken English. Therefore is more commonly used in academic writing, implies a stronger connection between the two statements, and has a wider range of uses.
