Thus vs. Thereby — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Thus and Thereby
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Thus
In this manner
Lay the pieces out thus. See Usage Note at thusly.
Thereby
By that means; because of that.
Thus
To a stated degree or extent; so.
Thereby
In connection with that
"And thereby hangs a tale" (Shakespeare).
Thus
Therefore; consequently
Thus it was necessary for me to resign.
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Thereby
(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.
Thus
For example
Few of the nation's largest cities are state capitals.
Thus neither New York nor Chicago is the seat of its state's government.
Thereby
By that; by that means; in consequence of that.
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee.
Thus
(manner) In this way or manner.
If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target.
Thereby
Annexed to that.
Thus
(conjunctive) As a result.
I have all the tools I need; thus, I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic.
Thereby
Thereabout; - said of place, number, etc.
Thus
The commoner kind of frankincense, or that obtained from the Norway spruce, the long-leaved pine, and other conifers.
Thereby
By that means or because of that;
He knocked over the red wine, thereby ruining the table cloth
Thus
In this or that manner; on this wise.
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Thus God the heaven created, thus the earth.
Thus
To this degree or extent; so far; so; as, thus wise; thus peaceble; thus bold.
Thus far extend, thus far thy bounds.
Thus
An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
Thus
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result;
Therefore X must be true
The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
We were young and thence optimistic
It is late and thus we must go
The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
Thus
In the way indicated;
Hold the brush so
Set up the pieces thus
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