What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
therefore
Example
She studied hard; therefore, she passed the exam. [therefore: conjunction]
Example
The weather was bad; therefore, we decided to stay indoors. [therefore: adverb]
thus
Example
He didn't have enough money; thus, he couldn't buy the car. [thus: adverb]
Example
The company invested in new technology; thus, increasing productivity. [thus: conjunction]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Therefore is more commonly used in academic writing, while thus is more common in spoken English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between therefore and thus?
Thus is considered more formal than therefore.
