adverb
thus
In the way shown or described.
She folds the paper thus, with each corner meeting the center.
Etymology
The Old English adverb already meant in this manner. Modern thus points back to the way just shown or described.
More examples
- Hold the brush thus, between your thumb and first two fingers.
- The recipe describes the process thus: mix, knead, and bake.
- The scarf, tied thus, stays neatly in place.
Forms
thus
Similar words
- this way
- A more conversational phrase for the same manner of doing.
- so
- Often follows an action verb to indicate a demonstrated manner.