thus

/ˈðʌs/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

In this way or manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Theo cách này

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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

Meaning · English

As a result.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Kết quả là

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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).

Common questions

What does “thus” mean?

In this way or manner.

Is “thus” formal or informal?

thus is generally literary.