thus
Translation
thus, therefore, in this way
Examples
He studied hard and thus passed the exam.
He studied hard and thus passed the exam.
Fold the paper thus, to make a boat.
Fold the paper thus, to make a boat.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)), thus ((clause)) as a result of this He studied hard and thus passed the exam.
((verb)) thus in this or that way Fold the paper thus, to make a boat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: therefore, consequently, hence, accordingly, as a result
Etymology
From Old English 'þus', meaning 'in this way'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'this'. It connects 'this' situation to a result. 'This happened, thus that happened.'