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thus

Syllabification: (thus)
Pronunciation: /T͟Həs/
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Definition of thus

adverb

literary or formal
  • 1as a result or consequence of this; therefore:Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion
  • 2in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way:she phoned Susan, and while she was thus engaged, Charles summoned the doctor
  • 3 [as submodifier] to this point; so:the website has been cracked three times thus far

Origin:

Old English, of unknown origin

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