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

The neutrons, thus produced, can lead to more fission events in the nearby fuel, leading to a chain reaction. —Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025

But the odds of the larger 50-basis point cut are quite low, especially since such a cut would appear to be caving to White House pressure thus compromising the Fed’s independence. —Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Franklin was thus one of the first people outside Britain to hear about Michell’s new ideas. —Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025

Both Wilson and Webbon rely on strict interpretations of the Bible to back up their views that husbands rule over their wives and thus their households. —Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 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