thus
in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
in such or the following manner; so: Thus it came to pass.
accordingly; consequently: It is late, and thus you must go.
to this extent or degree: thus far.
as an example; for instance.
Origin of thus
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How to use thus in a sentence
thus, more time is spent organization and obtaining ones free of failings.
Could the (thus far) timid trembling give way to a full-on, grand mal seizure?
26 Earthquakes Later, Fracking’s Smoking Gun Is in Texas | James Joiner | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTthus begins an episode of The Mindy Project centered around a guy trying to have butt sex with his girlfriend.
Year of the Butt: How the Booty Changed the World in 2014 | Kevin Fallon | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTthus it attracted a wave of cowboy operators to fly passengers and cargo between cities.
He was not selling “loosies” that day, no cigarettes were found on his person, and thus there was no probable cause in play.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face? | Goldie Taylor | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
We resolved to do our best to merit the good opinion which we thus supposed them to entertain of us.
I take the Extream Bells, and set down the six Changes on them thus.
Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing | Richard Duckworth and Fabian Stedmanthus far Boston banks have received more benefits from this bank than have the other banks in this district.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsAnselme, thus enjoined, lent an unwonted alacrity to his movements, waddling grotesquely like a hastening waterfowl.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniThe manifest annoyance of her household was thus easily accounted for, but he marveled at the strength of her bodyguard.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy
British Dictionary definitions for thus
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in this manner: do it thus
to such a degree: thus far and no further
therefore: We have failed. Thus we have to take the consequences
Origin of thus
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