Julia
What's the difference between "thus","hence","therefore"? I always confused when using these words in my article.
Jan 9, 2012 9:26 AM
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THUS: 1. consequently: as a result He did no work at all, and thus was fired. 2. like this: in this way Touch your left knee with your right elbow thus. HENCE 1. because of this: from this cause or for this reason (formal) I lent him money before, and he never paid it back; hence my reluctance to lend him more. Her grandfather was Polish, hence her interest in Polish culture. 2. later than now: later than the present time (formal) I'm sure the company will be in a much better financial position a year hence. 3. away from here: away from this place (archaic) Get you hence. THEREFORE 1. and so: and so, or because of that This statement is true; therefore that statement must be false. 2. accordingly: accordingly, or to that purpose We were forbidden to attend and therefore stayed at home. THUS, HENCE, and THEREFORE are adverbs. Hope that answer your question. =)
January 9, 2012
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Thus means A) in this way.. Thus hold the wheel this way B) As a result. He was my oldest son thus he was my heir C) To the extent. Thus far Therefore. for that reason. You have heard the evidence, therefore, he should be set free. Hence. From this time. Two years hence sometimes used to mean" for that reason" but is not often used in that way
January 9, 2012
Thus, hence, and therefore are going to be used more in British English, I would imagine. In common everyday United States English, they aren't used that much. It is a formal way of speaking. I am revoking your license, hence, you cannot drive your automobile. The court has decided to deny frogs the right to vote, therefore, no frogs may come into the courthouse. I have spoken, thus saith the Lord, thou shalt have no other gods before me. I hope a Brit answers this question. They speak so eloquently.
January 9, 2012
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