thoroughly

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Pronunciation

/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

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/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ · /ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ · /t̪ʰəˈroli/ · /ˈt̪ʰərəli/

Definition of thoroughly

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

In a thorough or complete manner.

“He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.”
“The editor looked thoroughly for any mistakes in the paper.”
“Another option is to wash spinach and other leafy greens thoroughly in running water before eating them.”

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From thorough + -ly.

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