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Thus vs. Thusly

Thus

/ðʌs/
Indicates a result or consequence

Examples:

Half a day passed away thus.What can be done, thus?"It thus arose.

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This word has no antonyms

Thusly

/ˈðʌsli/
In the manner already mentioned; in this way.

Examples:

He arranged the documents thusly: by date, then by relevance.The engineer installed the parts thusly, ensuring precision and accuracy.Organize the ingredients thusly to achieve the best culinary result.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Thus is the more commonly used form and is often preferred in formal writing.
  • Thusly is a less common variant and is sometimes seen as more humorous or archaic.
  • To remember: if you want to sound more traditional or playful, you might use thusly.
  • Thus is shorter and more direct, often fitting seamlessly into most sentences.
  • Both words convey result or consequence, but thusly can sound more stilted.
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