thus
adverb
ðʌs 
ðʌs 
1 in this way; like thisMany scholars have argued thus.The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education.2 as a result of something just mentionedSynonym
hence, thereforeHe is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. Idioms
see thus far at far adverb
Usage note: thereforeWays of saying ‘For this reason…’Today's children eat more junk food and get less exercise than previous generations of children. It is not surprising, therefore, that rates of childhood obesity are on the increase.Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. It is essential, therefore, that parents encourage healthy eating from an early age.Children who grow up on a diet of junk food find it difficult to change this habit later in life. For this reason, /This is why it is essential that children eat healthily from an early age.Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life. Thus, the best way to prevent heart disease among adults is to encourage healthy eating from an early age.Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life, hence the importance of encouraging healthy eating from an early age. Language Banks at because of, cause, consequently, emphasis, vital