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    thoroughly
    /ˈθʌrəli/

    adverb

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  3. Learn the meaning of thoroughly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Thoroughly can mean very much, completely, or in a detailed way.

  4. : in a complete or thorough manner. Police thoroughly searched the crime scene for clues. Bats are extremely tidy: they comb themselves thoroughly, and don't gather a mess of nesting materials for their homes, as birds do. Diane Ackerman. : to a complete or thorough extent. We were thoroughly satisfied with the service we received.

  5. Thoroughly means exhaustively and completely. No matter how thoroughly you clean every carpet, shelf, and windowpane in a house, there is always more dust to be found. Thorough comes from the word through, and originally meant passing completely through something.

  6. Learn the meaning of thoroughly as an adverb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Thoroughly can mean very much, completely, or in a detailed way, depending on the context.

  7. Thoroughly definition: in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully. See examples of THOROUGHLY used in a sentence.

  8. Thoroughly means exhaustively complete, painstakingly accurate, or absolute. It can be used as an adverb, adjective, or preposition. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

  9. very much; completely. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I'm thoroughly confused. a thoroughly professional performance. I can thoroughly recommend it. I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself. Want to learn more?