thus
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
From that fact or reason or as a result.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
thuhsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈðʌs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
conjunctiveused to introduce a logical conclusion
From that fact or reason or as a result
conjunctive
As a result.
manner
In the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
manner
In this way or manner.
noun
Frankincense obtained from conifers such as the Norway spruce, or long-leaved pine.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
Used this way, thus is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
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