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

Examples of thus in a Sentence

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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By far the most political of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, and thus, the most interesting (if not best). How to watch: Stream on Disney+. 8. Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 The debate over the WNBA’s referees has been the talk of the 2025 season thus far. Sean Neumann, People.com, 24 July 2025 Bonds has thus far been barred by voters who are holding him and others responsible for MLB’s recent steroid era. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025 The faux suspicions of Trump-Russia collusion were thus tucked neatly into an overarching probe of Russian cyberespionage against the United States. The Editors, National Review, 24 July 2025 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

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

Cite this Entry

“Thus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thus. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

thus

adverb
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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