Used to show the result or consequence of something just mentioned; means "in this way" or "therefore."
“The bridge was closed for repairs, thus increasing traffic on nearby roads.”
“Local farmers adopted new irrigation methods, thus improving crop yields during the drought.”
Similar to "hence," "thus" often marks the concluding idea of a paragraph in Part 3 articles, helping you connect a cause described earlier in the text to its effect. When a question asks which paragraph explains a result or summary point, scan for "thus" near the end of paragraphs. It can also introduce a method or manner, so read the surrounding sentence carefully to confirm the meaning.
Synonyms: therefore, hence, consequently