thus
adverb
ˈt͟həs 
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
Synonyms
- accordingly
- consequently
- ergo
- hence
- so
- therefore
- thereupon
- wherefore
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Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples on the Web The Huskies have six giveaways in their two games thus far. 
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 Caringi said Hanks joins junior forward Taylor Calheira (three goals and three assists thus far) and senior midfielder Ryan Becher (two goals and three assists) to give the Retrievers more punch on offense. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 There isn’t a lot of depth with this group, but with Sarah Peer leading the way, the Demons thus far have looked like one of the best teams in the state. Joe Magill, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they're announced. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 The Cards are 5-1 this season, having lost to Ohio State on Sunday for their only loss thus far. Mallory Merda, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The damage thus far is estimated at more than $10 billion, or 4% of the country's annual gross domestic product, according to Pakistani officials. Paul Hockenos, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Gingrich said Fetterman, who suffered a stroke earlier this year, is unable to defend his record whether his medical condition is affecting his decision to thus-far shun debates or not. Charles Creitz, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 For the moment, those scores mean that Me Time seems to have earned both Hart and Wahlberg the lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores of their careers thus far. Andy Meek, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 See More
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 Caringi said Hanks joins junior forward Taylor Calheira (three goals and three assists thus far) and senior midfielder Ryan Becher (two goals and three assists) to give the Retrievers more punch on offense. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 9 Sep. 2022 There isn’t a lot of depth with this group, but with Sarah Peer leading the way, the Demons thus far have looked like one of the best teams in the state. Joe Magill, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year as they're announced. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 The Cards are 5-1 this season, having lost to Ohio State on Sunday for their only loss thus far. Mallory Merda, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The damage thus far is estimated at more than $10 billion, or 4% of the country's annual gross domestic product, according to Pakistani officials. Paul Hockenos, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Gingrich said Fetterman, who suffered a stroke earlier this year, is unable to defend his record whether his medical condition is affecting his decision to thus-far shun debates or not. Charles Creitz, Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 For the moment, those scores mean that Me Time seems to have earned both Hart and Wahlberg the lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores of their careers thus far. Andy Meek, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 See More 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
Phrases Containing thus
Kids Definition
thus
adverb
ˈt͟həs
1
: in this or that way
It was thus that … some of the villagers spoke of Min … Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard
Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard2
: to this degree or extent : so
It's a mild winter thus far.
3
: because of this or that : therefore
He worked hard and thus succeeded.
thus
adverb
as in therefore
for this or that reason we didn't have room for all seven of us in my car and thus took two cars to go to the movies Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- therefore
- so
- consequently
- hence
- accordingly
- thereupon
- in consequence
- wherefore
- ergo