thus

thus
thus [ ðʌs ] adverb FORMAL ***
Thus can be used in the following ways:
as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said:
No decision had been made, and thus the situation remained unclear.
as an ordinary adverb:
The merchants began to import corn, thus forcing farmers to cut their prices.
1. ) as a result of the fact that you have just mentioned: THEREFORE, HENCE:
Fewer pupils will attend the schools, and they will thus have fewer teachers.
Someone had removed all the evidence. Thus, it was now impossible for the police to continue their investigation.
2. ) in the way that has been mentioned or by the method that has been mentioned:
The oil producers will raise prices, thus increasing their profits.
thus far
until now or until the present stage in a process:
Congress has thus far been unwilling to support an increase in federal taxes.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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