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Thus

usgb/ðʌs/Volume
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Cause and Effect

Use 'thus' to show a direct relationship between two events, where one leads to the other.

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He failed to plan, thus his project was unsuccessful.
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Substitute for 'Therefore'

'Thus' can often be used interchangeably with 'therefore' when drawing conclusions.

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All tickets are sold out; thus, we can't go to the concert.
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Formal Tone

'Thus' is more commonly used in written English and formal speech than in casual conversation.

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She was the most qualified candidate and thus was offered the position.
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