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thorough

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθɝːoʊ/ · UK /ˈθʌrə/

thorough means: Done carefully, with attention to every detail and nothing important missed.

adjective

CAREFUL AND COMPLETEB2

Done carefully, with attention to every detail and nothing important missed.

  • The room needs a thorough cleaning.
  • Doctors gave her a thorough examination.
  • He is always thorough when checking figures.

Similar words: careful, detailed, meticulous

Opposites: superficial, cursory

Common phrases: thorough investigation, thorough check, thorough cleaning

COMPLETEC1

Complete or total, used to emphasize a description.

  • The whole affair was a thorough disgrace.
  • He proved to be a thorough gentleman.
  • Those constant interruptions were a thorough nuisance.

Similar words: complete, total, utter, absolute

Common phrases: thorough disgrace, thorough nuisance, thorough gentleman

Questions about thorough

What does thorough mean?

Done carefully, with attention to every detail and nothing important missed.

What is thorough in other languages?

Türkçe: titiz · Español: minucioso · Français: minutieux · Deutsch: gründlich · Italiano: accurato · 日本語: 徹底的な

How do you pronounce thorough?

In American English /ˈθɝːoʊ/; in British English /ˈθʌrə/.

How do you use thorough in a sentence?

The room needs a thorough cleaning. Doctors gave her a thorough examination.

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