Thus and Therefore

Thus

Thus adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies
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Synonyms for Thus

Therefore is a synonym for thus in consequently topic. In some cases you can use "Therefore" instead the word "Thus" as an adverb or a conjunction, when it comes to topics like purpose, then, accordingly. popular alternative

Therefore

Therefore adverb - For this or that reason.
Usage example: it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Synonyms for Therefore

Thus is a synonym for therefore in purpose topic. You can use "Thus" instead the word "Therefore" as an adverb or a conjunction, if it concerns topics such as then, as a result, for that reason. popular alternative
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