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Thus

Verb / ðʌs / Another word for thus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in this way or manner; like this

Synonyms & similar words

gumolibanum hence olibanum frankincense so thusly thence therefore therefore consequently so hence accordingly henceforth ergo thusly forthwith then subsequently finally

Synonyms by register

Formal

therefore consequently hence accordingly

Informal

so that's why for that reason

Literary

whence ergo

Antonyms

however nevertheless nonetheless conversely on the contrary despite this

Common collocations

  • and thus
  • thus far
  • thus begins
  • thus concludes
  • thus enabling
  • thus leading
  • thus showing

Word family

adverb thus

Usage note

Thus is a formal conjunctive adverb used to indicate a result or consequence. It is often used in academic writing and formal speeches.

Example sentences

  1. She cooked dinner and thus fed the family.
  2. He studied hard and thus got an A on the exam.
  3. They saved money and thus could afford a vacation.
  4. She exercised regularly and thus was healthy.
  5. He practiced the piano every day and thus became a great pianist.

Quotes

  • All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance. - Edward Gibbon
  • Excess of liberty, whether it lies in state or individuals, seems only to pass into excess of slavery. - Plato
  • I have thus played a considerable comedy. - Henry IV

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