thus

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[edit] English

Most common English words: believe « white « means « #283: thus » order » near » public

[edit] Etymology

Old English þus "in this way". Akin to Old Fris. & Old Saxon þus, Dutch dus "thus, so", cf O.H.G. sus

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Adverb

thus (not comparable)

Positive
thus

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. As a result.
    Thus I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic.
  2. In this way or manner.
    If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target.

[edit] Translations

as a result
in this way or manner
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[edit] Noun

thus

  1. Alternate spelling of thuris.

[edit] Anagrams

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