thus — in this way; as a result or consequence of this
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in this way; as a result or consequence of this
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðʌs/
Example Sentences
- I ate too much pizza, thus my pants don't fit anymore.
- The weather was perfect, thus we decided to have a picnic.
- He studied hard every day, thus achieving excellent grades.
thus
ADVERB[/ðʌs/]
in this way; as a result or consequence of this
The bridge collapsed in the storm; thus, the villagers had to take the long path home.
When the bus breaks down, thus we walk together as us!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'þus', related to Old High German 'dus' and Old Norse 'þus', ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*þus-' meaning 'this' or 'in this manner'.
Breakdown
'Thus' is a simple adverb with no separable morphemes; it derives from the Proto-Germanic demonstrative root '*þus-' (this/in this way)
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📝Examples
“I ate too much pizza, thus my pants don't fit anymore.”
“The weather was perfect, thus we decided to have a picnic.”
“He studied hard every day, thus achieving excellent grades.”
“My phone died during the exam, thus I couldn't cheat even if I wanted to.”
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