thorough Definition
- 1carried out or executed to the fullest extent possible; complete and comprehensive
- 2painstakingly accurate and careful
Using thorough: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thorough" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The police conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.
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She did a thorough cleaning of the house before the guests arrived.
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He gave a thorough explanation of the problem.
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The book provides a thorough analysis of the subject.
thorough Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with thorough
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He checked the document thoroughly and through before submitting it.
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She is thorough as a tick when it comes to her work.
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The prices of houses in the area have gone thorough the roof in the past few years.
Origins of thorough
from Old English 'thuruh', meaning 'through'
Summary: thorough in Brief
The term 'thorough' [ˈθʌrə] describes something that is carried out completely and comprehensively, with painstaking accuracy and care. It is often used to describe investigations, cleaning, explanations, and analyses, as in 'The police conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.' 'Thorough' can be intensified by phrases like 'thorough and through,' meaning completely and entirely, and 'thorough as a tick,' meaning very thorough and meticulous.
