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

It is additionally estimated that only about 5% of all instances of gift card fraud are reported, thus the size and scope of the problem could be significantly larger. —Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

The duo has thus far confirmed 79 of 112 reports across the state, and new ones are still popping up with regularity. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024

How tiny! Particle physicists thus went away disappointed that their dreams of breaking away from the Standard Model had come to nought, at least for now. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024

These political movements have thus far struggled to build lasting political majorities, but their critique has nonetheless been the most potent message in politics. —Nate Cohn, New York Times, 25 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