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

Most Israelis have thus welcomed the cease-fire. —Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025

Powell continued to play for the Hawks during his summer breaks in college, and thus, Powell argues, that time is relevant to establishing a duty. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025

But business leaders have said enforcement prevents shoplifting which can have a big impact on their bottom line, and thus their employees and the larger economy. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025

It should also be noted by retailers that research has shown the majority of people taking semaglutide-type drugs stop treatment within two years—thus, reversing their weight loss. —Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 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