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Word thus
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ðʌs / NAmE / ðʌs /
Example
  • many scholars have argued thus.
  • the universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.
  • 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.
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thus

(adverb)BrE / ðʌs / NAmE / 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.
  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.
    • Today’s children eat more junk food and get less exercise than previous generations of children. It is not surprising, therefore, that rates of childhood obesity are on the increase.
    • Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. It is essential, therefore, that parents encourage healthy eating from an early age.
    • Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. For this reason,/This is why it is essential that children eat healthily from an early age.
    • Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life. Thus, the best way to prevent heart disease among adults is to encourage healthy eating from an early age.
    • Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life, hence the importance of encouraging healthy eating from an early age.
  3. until now; up to this point
    • What do you think of the show so far?
    • Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death.

    Word Origin

    • Old English, of unknown origin.
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