Thus Definition & Meaning
thus
- adverb
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted"
- in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
- noun
- an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
"Thus" in song lyrics
See how thus is used in real songs:
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"Your efforts is senseless, Hariett Thus"
Clinton Sparks f/ Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Rampage — Get Down -
"So as I convert em to C.P.OSis - thus,"
CPO — The Wall -
"Thus"
Flipmode Squad — To My People
Words that rhyme with thus
Usage tips for "thus"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thus" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thus to find words that pair well.
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- What does thus mean?
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; "therefore X must be true"; "the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory"; "we were young and thence optimistic"; "it is late and thus we must go"; "the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted" in the way indicated; "hold the brush so"; "set up the pieces thus"; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant) an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees
- What part of speech is thus?
- Thus is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does thus have?
- Thus has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).