/ ðʌs; NAmE / adverb ( formal )
1.
in this way; like this :
Many scholars have argued thus.
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.
2.
as a result of sth just mentioned
SYN hence , therefore :
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
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IDIOMS
see far adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English , of unknown origin.