thus
Americanadverb
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in the way just indicated; in this way.
Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
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in such or the following manner; so.
Thus it came to pass.
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accordingly; consequently.
It is late, and thus you must go.
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to this extent or degree.
thus far.
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as an example; for instance.
adverb
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in this manner
do it thus
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to such a degree
thus far and no further
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therefore
We have failed. Thus we have to take the consequences
Usage
See thusly.
Etymology
Origin of thus
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch dus
Example Sentences
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At partner meetings, he largely ticks through the recent deals the firm has worked on and has thus far eschewed bringing together the full firm, the person said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
None of the past dual winners were two-way players, thus how does Shohei Ohtani, who has won MVPs in both leagues, win the Cy Young and MVP?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He told Europe's nuclear summit that "nuclear power is key to reconciling both independence, and thus energy sovereignty, with decarbonisation, and thus carbon neutrality".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
In the 29 targeted states, federal courts have thus far dismissed four lawsuits in California, Georgia, Michigan and Oregon.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“These children are horrible,” Tolstoy shortly observed, thus displaying the deep insight into human nature that would characterize his later work.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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