thus
/ˈðʌs/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In this way or manner.
AdverbRegister: literary
Examples
If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
AdverbRegister: literary
Examples
I have all the tools I need; thus, I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “thus” mean?
In this way or manner.
Is “thus” formal or informal?
thus is generally literary.
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