This is the 369th most frequent French word.
ainsi
"Thus," "so," or "in this way."
Usage of 'ainsi' indicates a consequence or result.
Ainsi, je vais pouvoir terminer mon travail.
Thus, I will be able to finish my work.
Here, 'ainsi que' is used to add or list items, meaning 'as well as'.
Elle prépare les ingrédients ainsi que les ustensiles nécessaires.
She prepares the ingredients as well as the necessary utensils.
In this case, 'ainsi' means 'like this', describing a manner or way of doing something.