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
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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.
Origin and Etymology of thus
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon thus thus
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playDefinition of thus for English Language Learners
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: in this way or manner : like this
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: by so doing
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: because of this
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