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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The lawsuit is different from previous legal action against the president -- first, in that the plaintiffs are ordinary citizens, shifting the focus from news gatherers to news consumers, and thus implying a much larger pool of stakeholders. — Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington. — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 And yes, in 1861, Richard Cadbury came up with the Valentine box of chocolates, thus forging an indissoluble link between candy and the lucrative holiday calendar for all time to come. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Moton signed a two-year extension before the 2025 season and is thus under contract through the 2027 season, according to Over The Cap. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 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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