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Thus vs. Thusly
Thus
/ðʌs/Examples:
Half a day passed away thus.What can be done, thus?"It thus arose.
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This word has no antonymsThusly
/ˈðʌsli/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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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Thus is a more traditional word and is commonly used in both written and spoken English.
- Thusly is less common and is often used in a humorous or informal context.
- Thus is typically used to denote a consequence or result, whereas thusly attempts to add a sense of formality but can sound informal or improperly used.
- Think of thus as part of logical writing; it's concise and straightforward.
- Consider thusly as adding a bit of flair or humor; it can make writing sound intentionally grandiose.
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