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

Parham also observed that Crescent plans to let Vital's output decline, which will help extend its Permian inventory life, thus addressing a major investor concern. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026

Buckley has thus far provided no size estimate, nor a containment status or cause. —Logan Smith, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026

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Long snapper Rocco Underwood spent more time talking about his Easter plans than his performance — thus is the way of long snapping. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

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