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

Like those other crises, this one defies definition and thus resolution.

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"Polarization is thus useful for learning about all the stuff happening around the black hole when we can't take normal pictures from Earth."

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In an offseason of wide possibilities, but thus far tempered expectations from the Dodgers’ front office, Cody Bellinger represents something of a wild card in the team’s winter plans.

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Wall Street expects Oracle to borrow more debt in the future, thus increasing its credit risk.

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Fred Ferguson, president and CEO of the American Bus Association, said there’s pressure on the industry to meet expectations and thus sway passengers to consider taking the bus for more trips after the holiday.

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Related Words

• as 
• for example 
• for instance 
• such as