thus

adverb

ˈt͟həs How to pronounce thus (audio)
Synonyms of thus
1
: in this or that manner or way
described it thus
2
: to this degree or extent : so
thus far
3
: because of this or that : hence, consequently
4
: as an example
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The judge expressed it thus: “Our obligation is to discover the truth.” This detergent is highly concentrated and thus you will need to dilute it.
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Washington thus should play to a stalemate but be ready to respond with a truly devastating counteroffensive if Iran raises the stakes. — James F. Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026 The ancient poet may have thus been surprised to learn that today, time is indeed retrievable—at least somewhat. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 But, in the nineteen-thirties, the introduction of color printing to advertising changed how food was shot on camera, and thus conceived of culturally. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 Together, the formula is more stable—and thus more potent—than any ingredient on its own. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thus

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon thus thus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of thus was before the 12th century

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“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thus. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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thus

adverb
ˈt͟həs How to pronounce thus (audio)
1
: in this or that manner or way
described it thus
2
: to this degree or extent : so
a mild winter thus far
3
: because of this or that : hence
attendance was poor, thus the meeting was canceled
4
: as an example
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