thus

thus

adv \ˈthəs\

Definition of THUS

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

Examples of THUS

1. The judge expressed it thus: “Our obligation is to discover the truth.”
2. This detergent is highly concentrated and thus you will need to dilute it.

Origin of THUS

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to THUS

Synonyms: accordingly, consequently, ergo, hence, so, thereupon, therefore, wherefore

Rhymes with THUS

bus, buss, crus, cuss, fuss, muss, plus, pus, Russ, suss, truss, us