thus

American  

[thuhs] / ðʌs /

adverb

1. in the way just indicated; in this way.

   Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.

2. in such or the following manner; so.

   Thus it came to pass.

3. accordingly; consequently.

   It is late, and thus you must go.

4. to this extent or degree.

   thus far.

5. as an example; for instance.

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thus British  

/ ðʌs /

adverb

1. in this manner

   do it thus

2. to such a degree

   thus far and no further

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1. therefore

   We have failed. Thus we have to take the consequences

Usage

See thusly.

Etymology

Origin of thus

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch dus

Explanation

Use the adverb thus in place of words like therefore or so when you want to sound proper. Use thus interchangeably with words like consequently, ergo, hence, and just like that. For example, if you want to sound fancy you could say no one showed up for water aerobics, thus the class was cancelled. It had to be thus. Thus is also, rarely, a noun that means a good-smelling gum resin from trees that we don't really use anymore.

Example Sentences

Deterrence by denial hinges on providing Taiwan with the weapons and other equipment it needs to defend itself—and thus deter Chinese aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The military thus far has had limited involvement in clearing roadblocks, playing a supporting role to the riot police.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

And thus, the Salon DJ Collective was born.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"It is anticipated that with the continuing cost-of-living crisis, this is going to impact further on those who are already struggling, as well as those who have just managed to survive thus far," it said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The food situation had thus far been intolerable.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

Related Words

• as
• for example
• for instance
• such as