I. ˈthəs adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Saxon & Old Frisian thus, Middle Dutch dus, dos thus, Old English thæt, neuter demonstrative pron. & definite article — more at that
1. : in this or that manner or way
had lain exposed … and thus had become extremely fragile — R.D.Altick
I picture the process thus — Anthony Harris
2. : to this degree or extent : so
thus wise
thus far
3. : because of this or that : for this or that reason or cause : consequently , hence
there had been no coordinated building program; thus examples of the worst and the best … will be found — American Guide Series: Minnesota
4. : as an example
people often fail to take precautions; thus , a man I knew was hurt in a car accident because he had not fastened his seat belt
II. ˈthəs noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, incense — more at thurible
: gum thus 2