thus

adverb \ ˈt͟həs \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

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

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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.

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Get our daily newsletter Immersing someone’s face in cold water and thus requiring him to hold his breath triggers what is known as the diving response.

— The Economist, "A group of people with an amphibious life have evolved traits to match," 21 Apr. 2018
But when a mother passes these genes to her sons, they are not protected in the same way and thus will be affected.

— matt warren, Science | AAAS, "Autistic children may inherit DNA mutations from their fathers," 19 Apr. 2018
Cleveland's bench, a season-long bright spot, has scored just 47 points thus far.

— chris fedor, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers need more than just LeBron James to beat Indiana Pacers, reach ultimate goal," 19 Apr. 2018
Banks could thus take on more leverage and boost returns to shareholders as markets heat up and profits improve.

— the editorial board, WSJ, "The Fed’s Capital Mistake," 19 Apr. 2018
Duvall and his business partner, Amine Karaoud, thus hope to draw a mixed audience from residents in their building's condos, people visiting Waterfront Park and others who work in the area.

— bailey loosemore, The Courier-Journal, "A new wine shop opened near Waterfront Park just in time for Thunder Over Louisville," 19 Apr. 2018
When the Royals opened this thus-far bleak 2018 season on an equally dreary afternoon three weeks ago in Kansas City, one of the many things manager Ned Yost felt hopeful about was his bullpen.

— maria torres, kansascity, "Ned Yost believed in his bullpen, but it keeps getting worse after Jays sweep Royals | The Kansas City Star," 18 Apr. 2018
Wade and colleagues noted that men and women prioritize different traits during mate selection, and thus hypothesized that men and women might be differentially responsive to different reconciliatory tactics.

— cindi may, Scientific American, "How To Reconcile With A Romantic Partner," 17 Apr. 2018
Work for welfare is now an old idea, rooted in the conviction that people become poor due to some personal failing, and are thus undeserving of government aid.

— sarah jones, The New Republic, "Perpetuating the Cycle of Poverty," 17 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of thus

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

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Synonyms

accordingly, consequently, ergo, hence, so, therefore, thereupon;

Phrases

in consequence;

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: in this way or manner : like this
: by so doing
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thus

adverb \ ˈt͟həs \

1 : in this or that way

It was thus that … some of the villagers spoke of Min …
—Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard

2 : to this degree or extent : so

It's a mild winter thus far.

3 : because of this or that : therefore

He worked hard and thus succeeded.

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