thus thus /ˈðʌs/

adverb

1. () (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact, reason or as a result  ( so , thence , hence , therefore , thus )
   (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact, reason or as a result
    Therefore X must be true
   therefore X must be true
    The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
   the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
    We were young and thence optimistic
   we were young and thence optimistic
    It is late and thus we must go
   it is late and thus we must go
    The witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
   the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
   
2. () In the way indicated  ( thusly [American] , so , thus )
   in the way indicated
    Hold the brush so
   hold the brush so
    Set up the pieces thus
   set up the pieces thus
   

noun

1. An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation  ( frankincense , gum olibanum , olibanum , thus )
   an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation