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

Rather than being focused on going to market, and thus choosing slick, revenue-maximizing shortcuts, founders who are deeply interested in their consumers will choose the long, difficult, user-first path. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

The 67-year-old has appeared in four of the eight episodes thus far in season 27. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025

Larger meals can stimulate gut contractions, thus prompting a timely bowel movement. —Barbara Bolen, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025

So far, there is a correlation between female viewership spikes and Swift’s attendance at Chiefs games, meaning an Über-famous WAG could be driving up ratings, though the data is inconclusive thus far, per the New York Times. —Zoe Guy, Vulture, 24 Nov. 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