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thoroughly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθɝəli/ · UK /ˈθʌrəli/

thoroughly means: Completely, or carefully enough to leave nothing unfinished or unchecked.

adverb

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Completely, or carefully enough to leave nothing unfinished or unchecked.

  • Wash your hands thoroughly.
  • We thoroughly enjoyed the concert.
  • The mechanic checked the engine thoroughly before our trip.

Similar words: completely, fully, carefully

Opposites: partly

Common phrases: thoroughly clean, thoroughly check, thoroughly enjoyed

Questions about thoroughly

What does thoroughly mean?

Completely, or carefully enough to leave nothing unfinished or unchecked.

What is thoroughly in other languages?

Türkçe: iyice · Español: a fondo · Français: à fond · Deutsch: gründlich · Italiano: a fondo · 日本語: 徹底的に

How do you pronounce thoroughly?

In American English /ˈθɝəli/; in British English /ˈθʌrəli/.

How do you use thoroughly in a sentence?

Wash your hands thoroughly. We thoroughly enjoyed the concert.

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