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Word thoroughly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈθʌrəli / NAmE / ˈθɜːrəli /
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  • we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
  • i'm thoroughly confused.
  • a thoroughly professional performance
  • i can thoroughly recommend it.
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thoroughly

(adverb)BrE / ˈθʌrəli / NAmE / ˈθɜːrəli /
  1. very much; completely
    • We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
    • I'm thoroughly confused.
    • a thoroughly professional performance
    • I can thoroughly recommend it.
  2. completely and with great attention to detail
    • Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.
    • The work had not been done very thoroughly.

    Extra Examples

    • I felt thoroughly ashamed of myself.
    • She behaved throughout in a thoroughly professional manner.
    • The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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