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Thus

/ˈðʌs/

(manner) In this way or manner.

📖 Definitions of "Thus"

adverb
  1. 1

    (manner) In this way or manner.

    "If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target."

  2. 2

    As a result.

    "I have all the tools I need; thus, I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic."

🔄 Synonyms of "Thus"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
therefore(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
thence(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.
thuslythus (in this way).
sonounVery (positive or negative clause).
henceverb(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thus"

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WordDefinition
thuslythus (in this way).
therefore(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
soVery (positive or negative clause).
thence(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.
hence(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
too(degree) To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.
consequentiallyIn a consequential manner; with consequence or significance.
namelySpecifically; that is to say.
becauseOn account, for sake [with of].
ergoConsequently, therefore, or thus.
thereby(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.
correspondinglyIn a corresponding manner; conformably.
consequently(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.
accordingly(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.
also(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.
evenIn reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
nowAt the present time.
subsequentlyFollowing, afterwards in either time or place.
justOnly, simply, merely.
thisTo the degree or extent indicated.

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