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thorough

thor·ough

thorough

 
 
pronunciation:
thuhr o [or] thuh ro
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: leaving nothing out; complete.
We found the lost wallet after a thorough search of the classroom.
synonyms:
complete, comprehensive
antonyms:
partial, sketchy
similar words:
outright, perfect, strict, total, utter, widespread
definition 2: correct in every detail.
The thorough housekeeper vacuumed under the bed.
synonyms:
accurate, meticulous
similar words:
conscientious, diligent, exact, particular, precise, scrupulous
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derivations: thoroughly (adv.), thoroughness (n.)
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