Phrase guide

thus and so

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

in such a way; in some manner (generic).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • He wants everything to be thus and so.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A generic thing; a placeholder name.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: così e così — in such a way
  • Italian: in questo modo — in such a way
  • Italian: in quel modo — in such a way
  • Italian: in questa maniera — in such a way
  • Italian: in quella maniera — in such a way
  • Polish: tak i siak — in such a way
  • Russian: так-то и так-то (tak-to i tak-to) — in such a way
  • Italian: tal dei tali — generic thing
  • Polish: taki owaki — generic thing
  • Russian: имяре́к (imjarék) — generic thing
  • Russian: тако́й-то (takój-to) — generic thing