Thus
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Pro Tip 1/3
Cause and Effect
Use 'thus' to show a direct relationship between two events, where one leads to the other. 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. 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. She was the most qualified candidate and thus was offered the position.