thoroughly
US /ˈθɝoʊli/
adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
in an exhaustive manner
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please read the instructions thoroughly before using the machine.
Word Family
Synonyms
- completelyto a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
- exhaustivelyin an exhaustive manner
- meticulouslyin a meticulous manner
Collocations
- Easy read thoroughlyto look at and comprehend written text regarding thoroughly
- Medium thoroughly check all invoices before signingdescribing thoroughly check all invoices before signing (in an exhaustive manner)
- Hard thoroughly vetted candidates presented to the committeedescribing thoroughly vetted candidates presented to the committee (in an exhaustive manner)
- Very Hard thoroughly debunk the fraudulent financial assertionsdescribing thoroughly debunk the fraudulent financial assertions (in an exhaustive manner)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.