Meaning
For that reason; in this way. A formal word for so.
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Word origin
From Old English thus, meaning in this way.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- thus
Examples
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"Thus" is a formal word meaning for that reason.
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"Thus" links a cause to its result, like "so" or "therefore".
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Here "thus" means in this way.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 12: thus, unlike, relation and 5 more words.