thus

/ðʌs/
adverb
  1. As a result of something just mentioned; therefore.
    • She forgot her keys, and thus could not enter the house.
    • The company lost money, and thus had to lay off workers.
    • He trained every day; thus, he won the race.
  2. In this way or manner; like this.
    • The recipe instructs you to mix the ingredients thus.
    • He folded the paper thus, creating a perfect triangle.
    • The teacher showed the students how to solve the problem thus.
  3. To this extent or degree; so.
    • Thus much we have accomplished, but there is still work to do.
    • The project is thus far incomplete.
    • The damage was thus great that the building had to be demolished.
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