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

• accordingly
• consequently
• ergo
• hence
• so
• therefore
• thereupon
• wherefore

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 contracts also include new streaming residuals to address a $670 million shortfall in the pension and health plans, which are largely funded by hourly contributions and thus took a hit due to last year’s six-month work stoppage. —Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 18 July 2024

Per the union, all Locals voted to ratify the agreement, and thus all delegate votes supported the deals. —Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024

Although the use of AI may improve quality of care and long-term outcomes in such cases, without financial incentives for insurers, reimbursement and thus adoption may be slow. —Anupam B. Jena, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024

London thus welcomed anyone who could crack open the treasure stores to the east and west. —Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024

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

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