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 of thus

• 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 next step was to join forces at Québec to take that city and thus the province. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Trump has argued that his projects are an emergency and thus need to bypass certain rules that would typically apply. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Slusser exemplifies the mindset on the left, those who pretend not to understand things, thus making discourse impossible. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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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