Cool MateMeaning of Thoroughly
very much; completely
In simple words: In a detailed and complete way.
Thoroughly in a sentence
- We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
- I'm thoroughly confused.
- a thoroughly professional performance
- I can thoroughly recommend it.
- I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself.
- Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.
- The work had not been done very thoroughly.
How to use Thoroughly
Use this word to describe actions done completely and carefully. It's suitable in both speaking and writing. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'really' or 'very' may be more common.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'thoroughly' as 'doorly' — imagine cleaning every corner of a room with all doors open.
Related words
Collocations with Thoroughly
- thoroughly enjoy
- thoroughly check
- thoroughly understand
- thoroughly investigate
- thoroughly cleanse
Synonyms for Thoroughly
- completely
- entirely
- thorough
- thoroughgoing
- thorough-bred
Opposites of Thoroughly
- superficially
- partially
- incompletely
Common mistakes with Thoroughly
- Using 'through' instead of 'thoroughly'.
- Confusing it with 'thorough', which is an adjective.
- Misplacing it in a sentence or using it in informal contexts.
Thoroughly appears in
Thoroughly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تمامًا، بالكامل، بعمق
بطريقة مفصلة وكاملة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব ভালোভাবে
খুব ভালোভাবে এবং পুঙ্খানুপুঙ্খভাবে।
- GermanDeutsch
Gründlich
Auf eine detaillierte und vollständige Weise.
- SpanishEspañol
Completamente, a fondo, enteramente
De una manera detallada y completa.
- Persianفارسی
کاملاً
به شیوهای دقیق و کامل.
- FrenchFrançais
Thoroughly
De manière détaillée et complète.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पूरी तरह से
विस्तृत और पूर्ण तरीके से।
- ItalianItaliano
Completamente, a fondo
In modo dettagliato e completo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Thoroughly
De forma detalhada e completa.
- RussianРусский
Тщательно, основательно
Детально и полностью.
- Urduاردو
مکمل طور پر، اچھی طرح سے
تفصیلی اور مکمل طریقے سے۔
- Chinese中文
Thoroughly
以一种详细且完整的方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Thoroughly
What does Thoroughly mean?
In a detailed and complete way.
What is the definition of Thoroughly?
very much; completely
How do you use Thoroughly in a sentence?
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Can you give another example of Thoroughly?
I'm thoroughly confused.
What are synonyms for Thoroughly?
Common alternatives include completely, entirely, thorough, thoroughgoing, thorough-bred.
What is the opposite of Thoroughly?
Opposite meanings include superficially, partially, incompletely.
What words go with Thoroughly?
It commonly pairs with thoroughly enjoy, thoroughly check, thoroughly understand, thoroughly investigate, thoroughly cleanse.
What are common mistakes when using Thoroughly?
Using 'through' instead of 'thoroughly'. Confusing it with 'thorough', which is an adjective. Misplacing it in a sentence or using it in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Thoroughly?
US: /["/ˈθɜːrəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈθʌrəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thoroughly?
Use this word to describe actions done completely and carefully. It's suitable in both speaking and writing. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'really' or 'very' may be more common.
What CEFR level is Thoroughly?
"Thoroughly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.