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

• therefore
• so
• consequently

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

Founders tend to be ambitious people and the CEO of a company that is growing modestly today might think that a further round of funding will build on progress thus far to supercharge revenues in the future. —Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Rodriguez, of Brookfield, is one of two Democratic candidates for governor thus far in the 2026 race. —Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Evading cold weather meant lighter layers, and thus, lighter luggage. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025

Among others in the large cast, Patrick Wilson is amusing as a lesser star client of Ron’s who accepts the festival tribute after Jay initially turned it down, thus both now being feted. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for thus

• bus
• buss
• cuss
• fuss
• glace
• huss
• plus
• pus
• russ
• sus
• suss
• truss

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