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

The two Manchester clubs are believed to have had the most concrete conversations thus far.

From BBC

"We have thus found a combination of parameters that enable our filter to separate more than 99 percent of the microplastics out of the water but not become blocked," says Hamann.

From Science Daily

The taxes are on realized gains, so selling an asset that is already down reduces the portfolio’s overall realized gain and thus increases the value of the portfolio.

From Barron's

It is the most significant action the administration has taken thus far against the burgeoning U.S. business.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some shareholders are probably hoping Netflix loses out to Paramount, given there are concerns that it may be overpaying for a company that has thus far struggled to grow streaming revenue.

From Barron's

Related Words

• as
• for example
• for instance
• such as