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thus B2

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adverbYou use thus to show that what you are about to mention is the result or consequence of something else that you have just mentioned.Neither of them thought of turning on the lunch-time news. Thus Caroline didn't hear of John's death until Peter telephoned.Some people will be more capable and thus better paid than others....women's access to the basic means of production and thus to political power.If you say that something is thus or happens thus you mean that it is, or happens, as you have just described or as you are just about to describe.He stormed four bunkers, completely destroying them. While thus engaged he was seriously wounded.Martin helped his father dig the gardens. Thus he discovered his interest in gardening.

word	thus
definition	adverb You use thus to show that what you are about to mention is the result or consequence of something else that you have just mentioned. Neither of them thought of turning on the lunch-time news. Thus Caroline didn't hear of John's death until Peter telephoned. Some people will be more capable and thus better paid than others. ...women's access to the basic means of production and thus to political power. If you say that something is thus or happens thus you mean that it is, or happens, as you have just described or as you are just about to describe. He stormed four bunkers, completely destroying them. While thus engaged he was seriously wounded. Martin helped his father dig the gardens. Thus he discovered his interest in gardening.
cefr-level	B2

Adverb Show Mention Result Consequence Mentioned Thought Turning