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thus

  [thuhs] ,
Use thus in a Sentence
–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.  

  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.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

thus 
O.E. þus "in this way," related to þæt "that" and this, but the exact connection and P.Gmc. history are obscure. Cognate with O.S., O.Fris. thus, M.Du., Du. dus. Colloquial adv. thusly first recorded 1865.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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