thus
adverb
[ ðʌs ]
• as a result or consequence of this; therefore.
• "Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion"
Similar:
consequently,
as a consequence,
in consequence,
so,
that being so,
therefore,
accordingly,
hence,
as a result,
for this/that reason,
because of this/that,
on this/that account,
ergo,
• in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way.
• "she rang up Susan, and while she was thus engaged Chignell summoned the doctor"
Similar:
like this/that,
in this/that way,
in this/that manner,
in this/that fashion,
so,
like so,
as follows,
as shown,
as demonstrated,
thusly,
in/on this/that wise,
• to this point; so.
• "the Ryder Cup is the highlight of Torrance's career thus far"
Similar:
so far,
until now/then,
up until now/then,
till now/then,
up to now/then,
up to this/that point,
hitherto,
thitherto,
Origin:
Old English, of unknown origin.
