thus

thus
thus [thus]
adv.
[ME < OE]
1. in this or that manner; in the way just stated or in the following manner
2. to this or that degree or extent; so
3. according to this or that; consequently; therefore; hence: often used as a conjunctive adverb
4. for example

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  • Thus — ([th]us), adv. [OE. thus, AS. [eth]us; akin to OFries. & OS. thus, D. dus, and E. that; cf. OHG. sus. See {That}.] 1. In this or that manner; on this wise. [1913 Webster] Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he. Gen. vi …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Thus — Thus, n. [L. thus, better tus, frankincense. See {Thurible}.] The commoner kind of frankincense, or that obtained from the Norway spruce, the long leaved pine, and other conifers. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Thus — (lat.), Weihrauch, Olibanum, s. b …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Thus — Infobox Company company name = THUS plc company company type = Public (lse|THUS) foundation = 1994 (as Scottish Telecom) location = Glasgow, Scotland, UK key people = William Allan (Chief Executive), Phil Male (Chief Operating Officer), John… …   Wikipedia

  • thus — adverb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon thus thus Date: before 12th century 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 ; …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • thus — /dhus/, adv. 1. in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial. 2. in such or the following manner; so: Thus it came to pass. 3. accordingly; consequently: It is late, and thus you must go. 4. to this extent or… …   Universalium

  • thus — adverb /ˈðʌs/ a) As a result. I have all the tools I need, thus I will be able to fix the car without having to call a mechanic. b) In this way or manner. If you throw the ball thus, as I’m showing you, you’ll have better luck hitting the target …   Wiktionary

  • Thus Spoke Zarathustra — Cleanup|date=May 2007Infobox Book name =Thus Spoke Zarathustra title orig = Also sprach Zarathustra translator = image caption =Title page of the first edition. author =Friedrich Nietzsche illustrator = cover artist = country =Germany language… …   Wikipedia

  • thus and so — also[thus and thus] {adv. phr.} In a particular way; according to directions that have been given. * /The teacher is very fussy about the way you write your report. If you don t do it thus and so, she gives you a lower mark./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • thus and so — also[thus and thus] {adv. phr.} In a particular way; according to directions that have been given. * /The teacher is very fussy about the way you write your report. If you don t do it thus and so, she gives you a lower mark./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • thus far — phrasal so far < thus far our findings have been negative > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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