The difference between Therefore and Thus
When used as adverbs, therefore means for that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated, whereas thus means in this way or manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Therefore and Thus
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.
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Therefore as an adverb (conjunctive):
Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.
Examples:
"Traditional values will always have a place, therefore they will never lose relevance."
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Thus as an adverb (manner):
In this way or manner.
Examples:
"If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target."
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Thus as an adverb (conjunctive):
As a result.
Examples:
"I have all the tools I need; thus, I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic."
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Thus as a noun:
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- so vs therefore
- therefore vs thus
- therefore vs to that end
- therefore vs to this end
- hence vs therefore
- then vs therefore
- therefore vs thus
- accordingly vs therefore
- as a result vs therefore
- therefore vs ∴
- as such vs thus
- like so vs thus
- so vs thus
- thus vs thusly
- as such vs thus
- before vs thus
- consequently vs thus
- hence vs thus
- so vs thus
- therefore vs thus