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
Usage
See thusly.
Etymology
Origin of thus
First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch dus
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He could surge, come in second on Tuesday, and thus compete in the runoff on May 26.
It could say the deal was made under duress and is thus void, as some sympathizers have floated.
This will help the company train and deploy AI models and thus attract more business.
From MarketWatch
Mario is thus an ideal avatar: Cheerful, active, in perpetual motion and vague enough to represent whatever a gamer wants him to be.
The related documents have provided the biggest tranche of information about the case thus far, delineating key details in the ongoing investigation, which has been shrouded in secrecy.
From BBC
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