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thus

adverb
THUS/ˈðʌs/

2 meanings of thus

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  1. 1
    as a resultadverbformal
    For that reason, because of what happened before.

    Like one thing pushing the next one to happen.

    The bridge was closed for repairs, and thus commuters had to find another route.

    She had trained for months and thus felt fully prepared for the race.

    UsageWhen joining two complete sentences into one, use and thus, or put a semicolon before thus.

    Similartherefore, hence, consequently, accordingly, so

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  2. 2
    in this wayadverbliteraryformal
    In the way that was just shown or described.

    Like saying "do it like this" while showing someone how.

    Hold the brush thus, and the line will stay even.

    He folded the cloth thus, corner to corner, before packing it away.

    UsageIn everyday talk, say like this instead.

    Similarso

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Origin

From Old English "þus," meaning "in this way." It may come from a form of the word "this."

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 2 facts