thus
/ðʌs/
Definition
Adverb:
- In the manner or way indicated; in this way: Used to show how something is or should be done.
- As a result or consequence of this; therefore: Used to introduce a logical conclusion from the facts or reasons just stated.
Noun (Archaic):
- An aromatic gum resin: A fragrant substance obtained from certain trees, historically used in incense, embalming, and fumigation.
Examples of Usage
Adverb (meaning: in this way):
- The instructions state to fold the paper thus.
- She held the artifact thus, with great care.
Adverb (meaning: therefore):
- The road was closed; thus, we had to take a detour.
- He did not study for the exam. Thus, he failed.
Advanced Usage
"Thus far": Up to this point; until now.
- Thus far, the project has been successful.
"Thus and so" (or "thus and such"): In a particular, often unspecified, way or manner. (Somewhat formal/archaic)
- He explained the process thus and so.
Variants and Related Words
- Therefore (adv): For that reason; consequently. (A more common synonym for the conclusive sense of "thus".)
- Hence (adv): As a consequence; for this reason. (Similar to "thus" and "therefore".)
- Consequently (adv): As a result. (Another synonym for the conclusive sense.)
Synonyms
- Therefore
- Hence
- Consequently
- Accordingly
- So (less formal)
- Ergo (formal, Latin origin)
Related Phrases
- Thus and thus: In such and such a way. (Formal/archaic)
- Thus much: This much; to this extent. (Archaic)
- I will say thus much: he is an honest man.
Notes on Usage
- Formality: "Thus" is more formal than "so" but less formal than "hence" or "therefore" in some contexts. It is commonly used in academic, legal, and formal writing.
- Position in Sentence: When meaning "therefore," it often appears at the beginning of a clause, followed by a comma. It can also be used in the middle of a sentence.
- It was raining heavily. Thus, the match was canceled.
- The data is incomplete, thus making any conclusion unreliable.
- Archaic Noun: The noun sense referring to a gum resin is now archaic and rarely used in modern English.
Adverb
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in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
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hold the brush so
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set up the pieces thus
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(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
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therefore X must be true
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the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
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we were young and thence optimistic
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it is late and thus we must go
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the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
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Noun
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an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
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