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

Students complete rigorous coursework that compels high standards of scholarship and offers training for careers in government, the private sector and international organizations thus producing graduates with a broad global perspective requisite of leaders for the next century. —Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024

This mechanism also applies to the presidential election, which has ensured no far-right victory at the Elysee Palace thus far. —Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 10 June 2024

And thus Kimberly Reed, the director of I’m Your Venus, had this wondrous jumping-off point to look at Venus Xtravaganza’s life, but also at her death. —Daniel Scheffler, SPIN, 10 June 2024

But for the most part, he hasn’t been particularly challenged in most games this postseason, with the Panthers’ defense doing a stellar job in front of him in limiting shots on goal and thus having Bobrovsky go through his share of extended lulls during games. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 June 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