Thus ( adverb , conjunction )

(As an adverb)

Thus ( adverb )

1. In this or that manner or way.
2. To this or that degree or extent.
3. For this or that reason or purpose.
4. In this or that way or state.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thūs; akin to old high german dūs thus, latin ita.

Examples:

1. He was thus able to finish the task.
2. Thus the matter was settled.
3. Thus far, we have been successful.
4. He spoke thus, "I will not go.".
5. The company thus became the leader in the industry.

(As a conjunction)

Thus ( conjunction )

1. In this or that manner or way.
2. To this or that degree or extent.
3. For this or that reason or purpose.
4. In this or that way or state.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thūs; akin to old high german dūs thus, latin ita.

Examples:

1. He was thus able to finish the task.
2. Thus the matter was settled.
3. Thus far, we have been successful.
4. He spoke thus, "I will not go.".
5. The company thus became the leader in the industry.