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

• 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

Tough-minded American policies toward China thus intensified over the course of 2020. —Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025

The Dodgers superstar is 4-for-4 with two doubles thus far in World Series Game 3. —Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025

Making America Great Again Takaichi has thus far appealed to Trump’s vainer side. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025

Looking back at season 34, what has been your favorite night of the competition thus far? —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 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