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thus

thus

324 3.0
In this way
  • adverb
  • /ðʌs/
  • Formal
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  • The particulars of this miscarriage of development are thus conceptualized differently in these various theories.
  • thus we obtain

Absolute Spirit is the content, and is thus in the shape of its truth.

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Examples

  • I hope the theater itself has treated you well thus far.

  • Now, within the frame of agreement, did you set your goals too low and thus accept a deal?

  • Might they not take their roles too seriously and thus worry about success in them?

    Academic text (1999)
  • Despite our fruitless efforts thus far, I have not given up hope.

  • This means the plane can reduce the reinforcements required to resist these loads and thus total weight.

  • Thus far, scientists have refused to speak officially on just which planet, until they've had an opportunity to study the ship.

  • Three techniques have been developed thus far to inject medication directly into the inner ear.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The story of Troilus is thus a model to shun, not to imitate.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • It allows them to collaborate with outsiders and thus attain social status over their own group.

  • You will need to study hard to improve your grades, and thus achieve your academic goals.

Synonyms

so
vsthus
1.0

In the same way

refers to the specific manner just described rather than general comparison
thusly
vsthus
  • Informal
7 8.1

In this way

has identical meaning but is a different form
thuswise
vsthus
  • Archaic
9.6

In this way

has identical meaning but is a different form
thus and so
vsthus
7.4

In this exact way

is tied to the way just indicated rather than broad generality

Antonyms

780 1.1

In a way that is not the same as another person or thing

Idioms

132 3.5

Up to now

In this exact way

thus and such
  • Informal
9.9

To talk about things already mentioned when the details are not important

Surface Forms

thus positive

Etymology

The word thus comes from an old word meaning 'in this way' and is like the word this, so you use it when you show how to do something.