Spell Bee Word: thus

Basic Details

Word: Thus

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In this way; as a result.

Synonyms: Therefore, consequently, hence

Antonyms: Nevertheless, however

Idioms and Phrases

1. Thus far: Up to this point. Example: "Thus far, we have completed two chapters of the book."
2. Thus it is: Used to say that something is true. Example: "She didnt understand the problem, and thus it is hard for her to solve it."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The team worked very hard for weeks; thus, they won the competition.

Example 2: It was raining heavily, thus the match was postponed until next week.

Example 3: The experiment was successful; thus, they could publish their findings in a scientific journal.

Fun Fact

The word "thus" comes from Old English "us," which means "in this way" or "so." It has been used in the English language for many centuries to connect ideas and indicate results.

Famous Quote

"Thus, what shall I do? I must simply be myself." - Rabindranath Tagore

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "thus" mean?

a) Also
b) In this way
c) Very
d) Most

Answer: b) In this way

2. Which of these is a synonym of "thus"?

a) Although
b) Therefore
c) Even
d) Perhaps

Answer: b) Therefore

3. Which word is an antonym of "thus"?

a) Hence
b) Nevertheless
c) Therefore
d) Consequently

Answer: b) Nevertheless

4. Which sentence uses "thus" correctly?

a) Thus, I like ice cream.
b) The dog barked, thus I closed the window.
c) She is tall thus the tallest girl in her class.
d) He went to school, thus he is tired.

Answer: b) The dog barked, thus I closed the window.

5. Which idiom means the same as "thus"?

a) Thus far
b) On the other hand
c) Here and there
d) Never mind

Answer: a) Thus far