thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs 

1

: in this or that manner or way

described it thus

2

: to this degree or extent : so

thus far

3

: because of this or that : hence, consequently

4

: as an example

Synonyms

• accordingly
• consequently
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• wherefore

Examples of thus in a Sentence

The judge expressed it thus: “Our obligation is to discover the truth.”

This detergent is highly concentrated and thus you will need to dilute it.

Recent Examples on the Web

Saudi Arabia itself is a country of great geographical, and thus culinary, diversity. —Aj Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024

Philadelphia has had a rough go of it thus far this season. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

Out of this, Europe has actually allocated 125 billion euros and the U.S. 88 billion euros, thus far. —Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024

This terrifying and occasionally gory tale follows a warrior in an unfamiliar environment forced by a floating gold orb, Puck, to eat many enemies, thus becoming stronger. —Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon thus thus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing thus

• thus far

Kids Definition

thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs 

1

: in this or that manner or way

described it thus

2

: to this degree or extent : so

a mild winter thus far

3

: because of this or that : hence

attendance was poor, thus the meeting was canceled

4

: as an example