thus

Related to thus: thus far

it was ever thus

It has always been this way; this has always been the truth. Sometimes stylized as "’twas ever thus." We should be disappointed to learn our political leaders are so deep in the pockets of corporations, but we should not be surprised. It was ever thus. ’Twas ever thus, unfortunately—the higher you are in a socioeconomic hierarchy, the more you depend on the exploitation of lower-class workers.
See also: ever, thus

so far

1. Up to the current point or moment in time. A: "How's the book?" B: "It's been a bit boring so far. Hopefully it picks up in the second half." So far, we've only been able to secure three outside investors.
2. (To) a limited extent or distance. You'll need proper funding if you want this to succeed—there's only so far an ambitious idea will take you. I hope you have some cash on you, because we'll only get so far on five dollars' worth of gas.
See also: far

thus and so

1. adjective Of or relating to a particular way, manner, or arrangement. In practical terms, it may be taken for granted that the world is thus and so, but for the sake of philosophical argument, we should not and cannot assume any such thing. I'm less interested with the thus-and-so prescriptions of religious doctrines, and more concerned with the general message of Christianity as a whole.
2. adverb phrase In such a particular way or manner; as directed or instructed. The boss is so specific about the way a report is laid out. If you don't write it thus and so each and every time, you'll be sure to hear about it from him later.
See also: and, thus

thus and such

1. adjective Of or relating to a particular way, manner, or arrangement. In practical terms, it may be taken for granted that the world is thus and such, but for the sake of philosophical argument, we should not and cannot assume any such thing. I'm less interested with the thus-and-such prescriptions of religious doctrines, and more concerned with the general message of Christianity as a whole.
2. adverb phrase In such a particular way or manner; as directed or instructed. The boss is so specific about the way a report is laid out. If you don't write it thus and such each and every time, you'll be sure to hear about it from him later.
See also: and, such, thus

thus and thus

1. adjective Of or relating to a particular way, manner, or arrangement. In practical terms, it may be taken for granted that the world is thus and thus, but for the sake of philosophical argument, we should not and cannot assume any such thing. I'm less interested with the thus-and-thus prescriptions of religious doctrines, and more concerned with the general message of Christianity as a whole.
2. adverb phrase In such a particular way or manner; as directed or instructed. The boss is so specific about the way a report is laid out. If you don't write it thus and thus each and every time, you'll be sure to hear about it from him later.
See also: and, thus

thus far

Up to the current point or moment in time. The book's been a bit boring thus far. Hopefully it picks up in the second half. Thus far, we've only been able to secure three outside investors.
See also: far, thus
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

so far

Also, thus far. Up to this point, as in So far we haven't seen him in the crowd, or They've made very little progress on their report thus far. [c. 1300]
See also: far

thus far

see under so far.
See also: far, thus
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

it was ever thus (or so)

used as a humorous way of suggesting that despite claims of things having been better in the past nothing much alters. informal
1998 Bookseller Curious and surprising (to say the least) and depressing things happen. But it was ever so.
See also: ever, thus
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌso ˈfar

up to this point; up to now: There haven’t been any accidents in this factory so far, and let’s hope that none happen in future.
See also: far
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

so far

1. Up to the present moment: So far there's been no word from them.
2. To a limited extent: You can go only so far on five dollars.
See also: far

thus far

Up to this point; so far: Our success has been limited thus far.
See also: far, thus
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • it was ever thus
  • it was ever so
  • twa
  • as always
  • you can't always get what you want
  • never fails
  • always be on (one's) guard
  • first step is always the hardest
  • the first step is always the hardest
  • kiss the rod
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It completed the takeover of Thus last October and is looking for cost savings of pounds 7m from the deal in the six months to March 31.
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Accordingly, the book is organized into sections labeled "Faith" and "Doubt." We thus get a more complete picture of religion than we would from an exclusive focus on the pious.
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