First Known Use: before 12th century
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thus
adverb \ˈthəs\
: in this way or manner : like this
: by so doing
: because of this
Full 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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Origin of THUS
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon thus thus
Related to THUS
- Synonyms
- accordingly, consequently, ergo, hence, so, thereupon, therefore, wherefore
THUS Defined for Kids
thus
adverb \ˈthəs\
Definition of THUS for Kids
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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