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ðʌs Adverb Scholars Argued Universities Expanded Allowing People

Word3 thus
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ðʌs/ /ðʌs/
Example
  • many scholars have argued thus.
  • the universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.
  • she rarely gave interviews and thus avoided being asked questions she would rather not answer.
  • he is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
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thus

(adverb)/ðʌs/ /ðʌs/
  1. in this way; like this
    • Many scholars have argued thus.
    • The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.
    • She rarely gave interviews and thus avoided being asked questions she would rather not answer.
  2. as a result of something just mentioned
    • SYNONYM hence
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hence
    • He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
    • We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
  3. until now; up to this point; so far
    • Thus far, detectives are at a loss to explain the reason for his death.

    Word Origin

    • Old English, of unknown origin.
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