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thus

[thuhs] ,
–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


See thusly.
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thus   (thŭs)   
adv.  
  1. In this manner: Lay the pieces out thus. See Usage Note at thusly.

  2. To a stated degree or extent; so.

  3. Therefore; consequently: Thus it was necessary for me to resign.

  4. 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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