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THUS/ðʌs/

Thus means “in this way” or “therefore” (formal): thus reducing waste; thus far. Therefore is a close twin (already in the dictionary); so is everyday. The sample was biased, thus the claim is weak. Mix-up: this / thus far vs so far. Do not start every sentence with thus in an informal oral.

Meaning

In this way; therefore (formal).

Examples

• “The sample was biased, thus the claim is weak, the methods comment said.”
• “Thus far the pilot has no control group, which is the “up to now” sense.”

Good to know

thus + -ing / clause; thus far. Close: therefore. Everyday: so. Trap: this. Essays, sciences, and reports. Formal “so / in this way”, not a filler.

Near in meaning

therefore

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