thoroughly
gb/θˈɚoʊli/ us/θˈɚoʊli/
B2
English
~ 8400
teljesen, alaposan, maradéktalanul, nagyon
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] [something] thoroughly
Make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked before you eat it.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a csirke teljesen átsült, mielőtt megeszed.
The room was thoroughly cleaned after the party.
A buli után alaposan kitakarították a szobát.
The two liquids should be thoroughly mixed before use.
After three days of rain, the ground was thoroughly soaked.
By the end of the hike, we were thoroughly exhausted.
Learner examples
Please wash your hands thoroughly.
Kérlek, alaposan moss kezet.
The teacher said my answer was not thoroughly explained.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy a válaszom nem volt elég alaposan kifejtve.
He dried his hair thoroughly with a towel.
The car was thoroughly washed at the garage.
The letter was thoroughly destroyed in the fire.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and write *throughly* or use *through* instead of *thoroughly*. Also, they may use *very* where *thoroughly* is needed; *very clean* describes a high level, while *thoroughly clean* stresses that no part is left dirty.
Meaning
completely; in every part
Collocations
thoroughly clean
|thoroughly mixed
|thoroughly soaked
|thoroughly tested
|thoroughly exhausted
|thoroughly modern
Synonyms
completely (Most common everyday alternative; very similar meaning but slightly less formal.)
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entirely (Emphasizes that nothing is left out, close in tone but sometimes a bit more formal.)
Antonyms
partially (Shows that only part of something is done or affected, the opposite of doing it thoroughly.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
completely, in every part, with nothing left out
To a complete degree, in every part or aspect, leaving nothing undone or unaffected.
C1
2
alaposan
B1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] [something] thoroughly
The company thoroughly investigated the complaint before responding.
A cég alaposan kivizsgálta a panaszt, mielőtt válaszolt rá.
Please read the instructions thoroughly before you start the experiment.
Kérlek, olvasd el alaposan az utasításokat, mielőtt elkezded a kísérletet.
All candidates are thoroughly checked before they are offered a job.
The report was thoroughly reviewed by the legal team.
The doctor thoroughly examined the patient and ordered further tests.
Learner examples
The police thoroughly checked the house.
A rendőrség alaposan átvizsgálta a házat.
You should thoroughly read the contract.
Alaposan el kell olvasnod a szerződést.
We thoroughly tested the new software.
The teacher thoroughly explained the problem.
The mechanic thoroughly looked at the engine.
Common mistake:
Learners may use *a lot* or *very much* instead of *thoroughly* when they want to say something is done in a detailed way, e.g. saying *We checked the car very much* instead of *We thoroughly checked the car.* They may also place the adverb incorrectly, such as *We checked thoroughly the car*, which sounds unnatural; *We thoroughly checked the car* is preferred.
Meaning
in great detail; very carefully
Collocations
thoroughly investigate
|thoroughly check
|thoroughly review
|thoroughly research
|thoroughly examine
|thoroughly analyze
Synonyms
carefully (Stresses taking care; does not always imply the same level of completeness and detail as *thoroughly*.)
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meticulously (Stronger and more formal; suggests paying attention to even tiny details, sometimes to an extreme degree.)
Antonyms
superficially (Means doing something only on the surface or without depth, the opposite of examining or doing it thoroughly.)
Themes
work
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
in a very careful way that checks or does every part
In a very detailed, careful, and methodical way, so that all parts or aspects are examined, considered, or done.
C1
3
nagyon
A1
Usage pattern:
thoroughly [adjective of emotion or opinion]
I was thoroughly ashamed of what I had done.
By the end of the meeting, she was thoroughly bored.
He left the theater thoroughly satisfied with the performance.
They were thoroughly convinced that the plan would work.
It was a thoroughly unpleasant experience for everyone involved.
Learner examples
She felt thoroughly ashamed after her mistake.
We were thoroughly happy with the result.
He seemed thoroughly bored in class.
They were thoroughly convinced by her argument.
The children were thoroughly excited about the trip.
Common mistake:
Learners often replace *thoroughly* with *very* in these cases. While *very ashamed* is correct, *thoroughly ashamed* sounds stronger and slightly more formal. Some may also try to use *thoroughly* with adjectives where it is unusual (e.g. *thoroughly tall*), which sounds unnatural; it is more common with emotional or evaluative adjectives like *ashamed*, *convinced*, *bored*, *enjoyable*.
Meaning
extremely; very much
Collocations
thoroughly ashamed
|thoroughly convinced
|thoroughly enjoyable
|thoroughly unpleasant
|thoroughly bored
|thoroughly miserable
Synonyms
extremely (Very close in meaning; more common as a general intensifier, while *thoroughly* often suggests completeness as well.)
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utterly (Similar strength but often used with negative or strong emotional adjectives, like *utterly ridiculous*.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of the strong intensity expressed by *thoroughly*.)
Themes
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
very, very much; used to make adjectives stronger
Used as an intensifier, meaning to a very great degree, especially with adjectives describing feelings, opinions, or character.
Grammar
Dictionary form
thoroughly
IPA
GB/θˈɚoʊli/
US/θˈɚoʊli/
Syllables & stress
thor - oughly (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (thor)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: thoroughly
- Plural: thoroughlies
Word family
Forms
thoroughlies
noun
Core family
thorough
adjective B2
thoroughness
noun
Advanced or less common
thoroughgoing
adjective
Expressions
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