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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 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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