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

Example Sentences

American dairy producers are continuing to expand the number of beef cattle they produce that are crossbred with dairy cows, but cattlemen have been reluctant thus far to grow their herds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Jevons paradox suggests that would drive up AI-model adoption and thus lead to more demand for memory.

From MarketWatch

“During the transport, the device was not secured in a safe or a Bomb Truck, thus exposing the public to potential catastrophe,” wrote attorney Greg Smith.

From Los Angeles Times

Nvidia’s graphics processing units have been the backbone of AI development thus far, but central processing units are having a moment.

From MarketWatch

The US space agency has thus adjusted the spacecraft's trajectory so that the angle or re-entry into the atmosphere should be slightly less severe for the shield.

From Barron's

Related Words

• as
• for example
• for instance
• such as