9.17 manner

After describing a way of doing something or a way in which something happens, you can refer back to it using the adverb 'thus'. 'Thus' is a formal word.

• Eventually with a groan of good nature he gave in. There was, as a matter of fact, even something pleasing to him in thus giving in.
• It not only pleased him to work with them, but the few pence thus earned gave him an enormous sense of importance.

Note that 'in this way' or 'in that way' are commonly used instead.

• More and more people will turn to cheques and credit cards for the majority of their purchases. Many people in the Western world already do the bulk of their purchasing in this way.