Pronunciation

/ðʌs/

Definitions

• Adverb: 1. In that way; in such a manner. For example: “The project was completed thus.”
• Adverb: 2. Therefore; accordingly. For example: “He studied hard, and thus did well on the exam.”

Phrases

• “Thus far” indicates up to this point in time or progress.
• “Thus spoken” is used to emphasize what someone said.
• “Thus it goes” is a colloquial expression meaning things generally proceed in a similar manner.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “He worked diligently, and thus, the task was finished ahead of schedule.”
• Adverb: “The weather forecast predicted rain, and thus, we decided to stay indoors.”

Synonyms

• Consequently
• Therefore
• Hence
• Accordingly
• So

Antonyms

• Contrarily
• Oppositely
• Otherwise
• Unconsequently (not a common synonym but implies not as a result)