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thus

[ðʌs]

thus Definition

  • 1as a result or consequence of this; therefore
  • 2in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way

Using thus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company lost a lot of money, thus it had to lay off some employees.

  • Example

    He was always busy with work, thus he rarely had time for his family.

  • Example

    She was feeling unwell, thus she decided to stay home.

  • Example

    Thus, we can conclude that the hypothesis is correct.

thus Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with thus

  • and thus

    used to introduce a logical conclusion or inference

    Example

    He was always busy with work, and thus he rarely had time for his family.

  • up to the present; so far

    Example

    Thus far, we have not encountered any major problems with the project.

  • thus and so

    in the way or manner described

    Example

    He followed the instructions thus and so, but still couldn't get the machine to work.

Origins of thus

from Old English 'thus', meaning 'in this way'

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Summary: thus in Brief

The term 'thus' [ðʌs] means 'as a result or consequence of this; therefore' and 'in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way'. It is used to indicate a logical conclusion or inference, as in 'Thus, we can conclude that the hypothesis is correct.' 'Thus' also appears in phrases like 'thus far,' meaning 'up to the present,' and 'thus and so,' meaning 'in the way or manner described.'

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