thus

Definitions


[ðʌs], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- as a result or consequence of this; therefore
(e.g: Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion)

- in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way
(e.g: she rang up Susan, and while she was thus engaged Chignell summoned the doctor)

- to this point; so
(e.g: the Ryder Cup is the highlight of Torrance's career thus far)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English þus, of unknown origin




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