thus

adverb

\ ˈt͟həs

Definition 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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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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The Wildcats hold commitments from two three-star cornerbacks, Andru Phillips and Carrington Valentine, in their 2020 recruiting class but have missed on their junior-college targets at the position thus far. — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, "LSU transfer Kelvin Joseph could impact Kentucky football even before playing," 4 Sep. 2019 The Republicans’ letter didn’t even claim an interest in the case and so made no legal arguments—thus, their missive simply wastes court time and resources. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "Republican senators just sent the US Supreme Court a strange letter," 30 Aug. 2019 His own personal growth away from the strikeout and into more competitive at bats (and, thus, a higher OBP) is due, in part, to his leadoff hitter’s approach. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "‘He’s an MVP candidate, he really is’: Despite roster chaos, Marcus Semien continues to excel at the plate," 29 Aug. 2019 The confident retailers have, thus, set ambitious targets. — Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "Amidst an economic slump, IKEA and Miniso have missed their India targets," 18 Aug. 2019 And then there is Chuck’s little sister, Silver (Rachel Bloom), a plucky engineer who quickly establishes herself as the brains of the outfit and who thus provides Red with a humbling lesson in not (ahem) hogging the glory. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Exuberantly silly ‘Angry Birds Movie 2' flies higher than the first," 15 Aug. 2019 And then there is Chuck’s little sister, Silver (Rachel Bloom), a plucky engineer who quickly establishes herself as the brains of the outfit and who thus provides Red with a humbling lesson in not (ahem) hogging the glory. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Exuberantly silly ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2' flies higher than the first," 12 Aug. 2019 Her life thus provides a model for how acting hopefully in small matters prepares a person to brave the worst and hold on to hope. — Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, "Could You Use Some Hope?," 10 Aug. 2019 The law thus provides a government endorsement of religion and religious employees over others, contrary to the Constitution, the group maintains. — Russ Wiles, azcentral, "Secular leader in Phoenix area plans to challenge IRS on tax break for clergy, ministers," 7 Aug. 2019

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thus

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of thus

formal

: in this way or manner : like this

: by so doing

: because of this

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thus

adverb

\ ˈt͟həs

Kids Definition of thus

1 : in this or that way It was thus that … some of the villagers spoke of Min …— Linda Sue Park, A Single Shard

2 : 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.

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