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thoroughly

/θʌ.ɹə.liː/

adverb
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🇬🇧 UK

/θʌ.ɹə.liː/

🇺🇸 US

/θʌ.ɹə.liː/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adverb

    In a thorough or complete manner.

    “He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.”

How this word is used

  • Everyday “He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.”
  • Academic “In academic writing, “thoroughly” can carry a precise technical sense.”
  • Business “In business contexts, “thoroughly” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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