thus

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[th

uhs]

–adverb

1.	in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.

2.	in such or the following manner; so: Thus it came to pass.

3.	accordingly; consequently: It is late, and thus you must go.

4.	to this extent or degree: thus far.

5.	as an example; for instance.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME, OE; c. D dus

Usage note:
See thusly.

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thus (thŭs)

adv.

In this manner: Lay the pieces out thus. See Usage Note at thusly.
To a stated degree or extent; so.
Therefore; consequently: Thus it was necessary for me to resign.
For example: Few of the nation's largest cities are state capitals; thus neither New York nor Chicago is the seat of its state's government.

[Middle English, from Old English; see to- in Indo-European roots.]

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