ainsi — meaning in English

English meaning

• hence adverb For this reason; therefore.
• so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
• such determiner Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
• thereby adv By that means; as a result of that.
• thus adv In this way or manner.

Senses

ainsi is used for these senses in English:

• hence (conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.
• like that (adverbial) In such, the same, a similar way, in that particular manner
• so In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.
• so In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.
• so Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
• so Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
• thereby (formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.
• thus (manner) In this way or manner.

hence — full definition

1. adverb For this reason; therefore.
2. adverb From this time onward, or from this place; used in slightly old-fashioned or formal phrasing.

so — full definition

1. adv To a great or specified extent; very.
2. adv In the same way as something already mentioned; also.
3. conj Used to introduce a result or consequence.
4. intj Used to introduce a new topic, question, or thought, often after a pause.

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