The meaning of Thoroughly

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With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.

Usage examples:

She trusted him absolutely

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With great care and perseverance.

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Leaders worked assiduously to hammer out an action plan

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In a way that involves great care and attention to detail

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I assiduously avoid buying imported products., she cultivated her friends assiduously into her old …

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In a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously.

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They must be carefully handled and stored

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With great attention, esp. to detail or safety

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She carefully embroidered the pillow., drive carefully – it’s raining.

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In a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct.

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The rules state categorically, 'no violence'

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In an absolute, definite, or firm manner

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With little or no space or time in between.

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Closely spaced homes

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While giving your full attention to something so that you notice its details

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We watched her closely to make sure her fever did not go up again., economists closely follow auto …

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Totally; utterly.

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The fire completely destroyed the building

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In a thorough and responsible way.

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He applied himself conscientiously to his profession

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In a careful way that involves a lot of effort

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They did their job conscientiously., julia collected the notes she had been conscientiously making …

adverb

In a way that is perfect or complete

Usage examples:

I think she handled it consummately., the play is impressively directed and consummately acted., he…

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

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It's a downright disgrace

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To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He was downright rude

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Complete and without restriction or qualification

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Completely (often used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The traffic seemed to consist entirely of black cabs

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Completely

Usage examples:

I admit it was entirely my fault., the company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men.

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In a way that includes or considers all elements or aspects; comprehensively.

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The book is a scholarly study, exhaustively researched

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In a way that is complete and includes everything

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The survey was exhaustively documented., an exhaustively researched article

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In an orderly or systematic manner.

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We worked slowly and methodically through all procedures

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In a very ordered, careful way

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She planned her career carefully and methodically., he methodically worked his way through his pile…

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In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.

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A meticulously researched book

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In a way that shows great care and attention to detail

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The entire project was meticulously planned., procedures had to be followed meticulously.

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With great attention to detail; meticulously.

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Minutely detailed descriptions covering every angle

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With great care and thoroughness.

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The property has been painstakingly restored by its current owners

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In a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort

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She painstakingly explained how the machine worked.

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In a manner or way that could not be better.

Usage examples:

The ring fitted perfectly

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Extremely well; in a perfect way

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He managed everything perfectly., i want to make it perfectly clear that i have no intention of sel…

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In a positive way, especially by expressing optimism, agreement, or acceptance.

Usage examples:

The negotiations started positively, with agreement on several issues

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To a profound extent; extremely.

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A profoundly disturbing experience

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In a way that has a strong effect; extremely

Usage examples:

The operation can profoundly improve patients' lives.

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Correctly or satisfactorily.

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Ensuring the work is carried out properly

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In actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.

Usage examples:

So what really happened?

exclamation

Used to express interest, surprise, or doubt.

Usage examples:

‘i've been working hard.’ ‘really?’

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In an extremely thorough and careful way.

Usage examples:

The court rigorously scrutinises the settlement

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In a very careful and thorough way.

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A scrupulously researched biography

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Carefully and with a lot of effort and determination

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Susan and robert sedulously avoided all political discussion.

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In a straightforward or plain manner.

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She spoke simply and from the heart

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Just; only

Usage examples:

I simply don’t trust him., we simply go to camp, set it up, and spend the weekend., they voted not …

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Extremely

Usage examples:

The scenery around frog lake is surpassingly beautiful., it is surpassingly difficult to think of a…

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Completely; absolutely.

Usage examples:

The building was totally destroyed by the fire

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Completely or extremely

Usage examples:

This book is totally different from her last one.

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Without conditions or limits.

Usage examples:

The enemy forces surrendered unconditionally

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In a way that is complete and not limited in any way

Usage examples:

He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive., she apologized unconditionally.

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Without reservations; completely.

Usage examples:

I unreservedly recommend the book

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Completely, without any doubts or feeling of being uncertain

Usage examples:

The paper's editor has apologized unreservedly to the senator., where there is corruption, this mus…

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Completely and without qualification; absolutely.

Usage examples:

He looked utterly ridiculous

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Completely or extremely

Usage examples:

What an utterly stupid thing to do!, she was utterly devastated when her husband died.