thus

[thuhs]

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.

thus

/ ðʌs /

adverb

1. in this manner

   do it thus

2. to such a degree

   thus far and no further

1. therefore

   We have failed. Thus we have to take the consequences

Usage

See thusly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thus¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of thus¹

Old English; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon thus

Example Sentences

And, although the Dodgers under current ownership do not appear interested in a salary cap, a cap would decrease player spending and thus increase team profits.

From Los Angeles Times

The goal is to break even, and with pre-release ticket sales thus far they’re about a quarter of the way there.

From Los Angeles Times

Democrats thus far have held fast to their demand that the subsidies be extended as a condition of their voting for the GOP’s budget plan.

From Los Angeles Times

There he involves his wife, Lady Jane, who must balance securing their entry into London high society — and thus their future prospects — with her growing involvement in women’s suffrage.

From Los Angeles Times

That rocketed annual inflation into triple digits and led to the crumbling of confidence among domestic and foreign investors, thus complicating the government’s ability to refinance its maturing debt obligations.

From Salon

Related Words

• as 
• for example 
• for instance 
• such as