Thus and hence are used pretty much in the same way. They are both synonyms for therefore. The main difference is that thus is followed by past or present tense verbs, and hence is followed by future or conditional tense verbs. Carla defeated James in the final match, thus winning the gold medal. Carla defeated James in the final match, hence she will be awarded the gold medal.

Hi Erkan. ‘Thus’ means ‘in this/that way’ - it relates to ‘HOW’ or the manner in which - this or that happens or comes about. It has a practical flavour. eg.Traditionally, you arrange things thus = Traditionally, this is how you arrange things ‘Hence’ is a very old fashioned word which means ‘from this/that’ - it relates to WHERE - position, or point in time; it tells from where or what, or to where or what, something comes, derives, or goes e.g.s Get thee hence! = Get yourself away from here! Henceforth all entrances will be guarded = From now on all entrances will be guarded. She got the job - hence her good spirits = She got the job and her good spirits derive from that fact. (Note the different slant to ‘therefore’, which would also fit, but would say ” her good spirits are due to (’because of’; ‘for that reason’) that”.

Erkan: Thus, or Hence are used to refer back to a previously written thought. For example, after a long paragraph, articulating a complex thought, or following a long sentence, I will begin a new sentence with the words "Thus" or "Hence" . Basically, the convey the meaning In---Consequence---Of... . A good communicator requires transitional words and phrases to distinguish thoughts or join thoughts. . Such terminology will not appear in conversation. However, in formal talks and in formal lectures or public speaking, such terminology has great value for a communicator. .