Definitions
- Describing a complete and detailed examination or analysis of something. - Referring to a comprehensive understanding or knowledge of a subject or topic. - Talking about a thorough and meticulous approach to a task or project.
- Describing a complete and exhaustive action or process. - Referring to a careful and detailed examination or inspection of something. - Talking about a comprehensive and in-depth understanding or knowledge of a subject or topic.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adverbs.
- 2Both words emphasize completeness and detail.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions, processes, examinations, or analyses.
- 4Both words convey a sense of thoroughness and meticulousness.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Throughly is considered outdated and incorrect in modern English, while thoroughly is the standard and correct form.
- 2Meaning: Throughly has the same meaning as thoroughly, but it is rarely used today.
- 3Connotation: Throughly may have a more formal or archaic connotation, while thoroughly is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Throughly and thoroughly are synonyms that mean the same thing - complete and detailed. However, throughly is an outdated and incorrect spelling of thoroughly and is no longer commonly used in modern English. Thoroughly is the standard and correct form and is more commonly used in everyday language.
