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thoroughly

/θɔːrəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does thoroughly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done completely or very thoroughly; completely or very well.

Example

"She researched the topic thoroughly before writing the report."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

thoroughthoroughnessthoroughlythoroughgoing

What's another word for thoroughly?

completelythoroughlycompletelythoroughlymeticulouslyexhaustively

What's the opposite of thoroughly?

superficiallycasuallyhaphazardly

Rhymes with thoroughly

thoroughlyhoroughlysturdycurdy