thus

Definitions

1. adverb

   In this way.

   Examples

   • He arranged the pieces thus, in a neat row.
   • She solved the puzzle thus, working from the outside in.
   ≈as such
2. adverb

   As a result.

   Examples

   • I have all the tools I need, thus I can fix the car myself.
   • The road was closed, thus we took a longer way.
   ≈as such
3. noun

   A kind of incense, burned in old ceremonies.

   Examples

   • Priests burned thus during the ceremony.
   • The temple was full of the smoke of thus.