Definitions and Examples of thorough, complete, adequate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Carried out or executed with great care and completeness.
Example
She did a thorough job cleaning the house, leaving no corner untouched.
Having all necessary parts, elements, or steps; not lacking anything.
Example
The project is complete and ready for submission.
Sufficient or satisfactory in quantity, size, or degree.
Example
The amount of food provided was adequate for the number of guests.
Key Differences: thorough vs complete vs adequate
- 1Thorough implies a high level of attention to detail and completeness.
- 2Complete suggests that nothing is missing or lacking.
- 3Adequate means that something is sufficient or satisfactory, but not necessarily exceptional.
Effective Usage of thorough, complete, adequate
- 1Academic Writing: Use thorough and complete to describe research or analysis.
- 2Professional Communication: Use adequate to describe work that meets the minimum requirements.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to express the level of completeness or satisfaction with a task or activity.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unthorough are thorough, complete, and adequate. Use thorough to describe a high level of attention to detail, complete to suggest nothing is missing, and adequate to describe something that is sufficient or satisfactory. These words can be used in academic writing, professional communication, and everyday conversation.
