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Usenet Posted 21 years ago
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The use of "thus"...
Today I wrote, in a letter to a friend: "He admitted it was his mistake and thus his responsibility". I used "thus" here because its shorter than "therefore" yet means the same thing. I felt comfortable using the word here because I know that the recipient couldn't give a hoot what words I choose, as long as my meaning is clear and efficiently stated.
However, I do feel slightly uncomfortable when using "thus" in more formal writing, such as sales letters, articles for magazines, etc., because I sense it is currently out of vogue. Do you agree? If so, why? I consider it such a useful word, and so more succinct than "like this" and "therefore".
RickyC
However, I do feel slightly uncomfortable when using "thus" in more formal writing, such as sales letters, articles for magazines, etc., because I sense it is currently out of vogue. Do you agree? If so, why? I consider it such a useful word, and so more succinct than "like this" and "therefore".
RickyC
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[nq:1]Today I wrote, in a letter to a friend: "He admitted it was his mistake and thus his responsibility". I ... agree?
- [nq:1]Today I wrote, in a letter to a friend: "He admitted it was his mistake and thus his responsibility".
- I ...
- agree?
- If so, why?
- [/nq] Give hence a chance.
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[nq:1]Today I wrote, in a letter to a friend: "He admitted it was his mistake and thus his responsibility". I ... agree? If so, why? I consider it such a useful word, and so more succinct than "like this" and "therefore".[/nq]
Give hence a chance.
Matti
Give hence a chance.
Matti
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I too am uncomfortable with using "thus" as a blanket substitute for the word "therefore".
I agree with you that "thus" should be more synomous with "in such manner" (or "like this" as you have suggested).
But I think that implies a more limited meaning than the word "therefore" has.
Eg.
"He put his foot on the brake thus stopping the car." "By adding the amounts together we thus a
I agree with you that "thus" should be more synomous with "in such manner" (or "like this" as you have suggested).
But I think that implies a more limited meaning than the word "therefore" has.
Eg.
"He put his foot on the brake thus stopping the car." "By adding the amounts together we thus a
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[nq:1]I used "thus"... because its shorter than "therefore" yet means the same thing.[/nq]
No: "thus" means "in this way", whereas "therefore" means "for this reason". Furthermore, "its" means "of it", whereas "it's" means "it is".
"With my cross-bow
I shot the Albatross."
No: "thus" means "in this way", whereas "therefore" means "for this reason". Furthermore, "its" means "of it", whereas "it's" means "it is".
"With my cross-bow
I shot the Albatross."
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[nq:1]Today I wrote, in a letter to a friend: "He admitted it was his mistake and thus his responsibility". I ... agree? If so, why? I consider it such a useful word, and so more succinct than "like this" and "therefore".[/nq]
Out of 'vogue'? Let's try google:
"vogue": 7,830,000 hits
"thus": 103,000,000 hits
I think you should go with 'thus'.
"Throw me that lipstick, darli
Out of 'vogue'? Let's try google:
"vogue": 7,830,000 hits
"thus": 103,000,000 hits
I think you should go with 'thus'.
"Throw me that lipstick, darli
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[nq:2]However, I do feel slightly uncomfortable when using "thus" in ... word, and so more succinct than "like this" and "therefore".[/nq]
[nq:1]Give hence a chance.[/nq]
All we are sayying... is give hence a chance.
[nq:1]Matti[/nq]
s/ meirman
If you are emailing me please
say if you are posting the same response.
Born west of Pittsburgh Pa. 10 years
Indianapo
[nq:1]Give hence a chance.[/nq]
All we are sayying... is give hence a chance.
[nq:1]Matti[/nq]
s/ meirman
If you are emailing me please
say if you are posting the same response.
Born west of Pittsburgh Pa. 10 years
Indianapo
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[nq:2]No: "thus" means "in this way", whereas "therefore" means "for this reason". Furthermore, "its" means "of it", whereas "it's" means "it is".[/nq]
Can you give me one good reason why I should regard you as a better authority than the Copact Oxford English Dictionary which states:
? adverb literary or formal 1 as a result or consequence of this; therefore. 2 in this way. 3 to this
Can you give me one good reason why I should regard you as a better authority than the Copact Oxford English Dictionary which states:
? adverb literary or formal 1 as a result or consequence of this; therefore. 2 in this way. 3 to this
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[nq:2]Out of 'vogue'? Let's try google: "vogue": 7,830,000 hits "thus": 103,000,000 hits I think you should go with 'thus'.[/nq]
...on the basis that "thus" is a more common word than "vogue"??
RickyC
...on the basis that "thus" is a more common word than "vogue"??
RickyC
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[nq:1]...on the basis that "thus" is a more common word than "vogue"??[/nq]
You used 'vogue' without appearing worried. Turns out 'vogue' is not in vogue as much as 'thus' is, thus clearly you shouldn't worry about using it.
"Throw me that lipstick, darling, I wanna redo my stigmata."
+-Jennifer Saunders, "Absolutely Fabulous"
You used 'vogue' without appearing worried. Turns out 'vogue' is not in vogue as much as 'thus' is, thus clearly you shouldn't worry about using it.
"Throw me that lipstick, darling, I wanna redo my stigmata."
+-Jennifer Saunders, "Absolutely Fabulous"
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[nq:2]You used 'vogue' without appearing worried. Turns out 'vogue' is ... 'thus' is, thus clearly you shouldn't worry about using it.[/nq]
I think you are right. Thanks.
RickyC
I think you are right. Thanks.
RickyC
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[nq:1]Give hence a chance.[/nq]
Or "accordingly".
Or "consequently".
Or, the black-sheep of the family, "as such".
Joseph
Or "accordingly".
Or "consequently".
Or, the black-sheep of the family, "as such".
Joseph
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