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
SYNTHEREFORE, HENCE:
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.
IDIOMS see FARadv.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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