thoroughly
gb/θˈɚoʊli/ us/θˈɚoʊli/
B2
Inglês
~ 8400
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B2
property
1
completely; in every part
completely, in every part, with nothing left out
Padrão de uso:
to [verb] [something] thoroughly
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
partially (Shows that only part of something is done or affected, the opposite of doing it thoroughly.)
Colocações
thoroughly clean
|thoroughly mixed
|thoroughly soaked
|thoroughly tested
|thoroughly exhausted
|thoroughly modern
Temas
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Make sure the chicken is thoroughly cooked before you eat it.
- The room was thoroughly cleaned after the party.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Please wash your hands thoroughly.
- The teacher said my answer was not thoroughly explained.
- He dried his hair thoroughly with a towel.
- The car was thoroughly washed at the garage.
- The letter was thoroughly destroyed in the fire.
adverb
C1
property
2
in great detail; very carefully
in a very careful way that checks or does every part
Padrão de uso:
to [verb] [something] thoroughly
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
superficially (Means doing something only on the surface or without depth, the opposite of examining or doing it thoroughly.)
Colocações
thoroughly investigate
|thoroughly check
|thoroughly review
|thoroughly research
|thoroughly examine
|thoroughly analyze
Temas
work
|science
|education
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Exemplos
- The company thoroughly investigated the complaint before responding.
- Please read the instructions thoroughly before you start the experiment.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police thoroughly checked the house.
- You should thoroughly read the contract.
- We thoroughly tested the new software.
- The teacher thoroughly explained the problem.
- The mechanic thoroughly looked at the engine.
adverb
C1
property
3
extremely; very much
very, very much; used to make adjectives stronger
Padrão de uso:
thoroughly [adjective of emotion or opinion]
Erro comum:
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*.
Sinónimos
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*.)
Antónimos
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of the strong intensity expressed by *thoroughly*.)
Colocações
thoroughly ashamed
|thoroughly convinced
|thoroughly enjoyable
|thoroughly unpleasant
|thoroughly bored
|thoroughly miserable
Temas
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
thoroughly
IPA
GB/θˈɚoʊli/
US/θˈɚoʊli/
Sílabas e acento
thor - oughly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (thor)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: thoroughly
- Plural: thoroughlies
Família de palavras
Forms
thoroughlies
noun
Core family
thorough
adjective B2
thoroughness
noun
Advanced or less common
thoroughgoing
adjective
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