# thoroughly

Pronunciation: say "THUR-uh-lee" /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

## Adverb

1. In a complete and careful manner that leaves nothing out or undone.
   - Simple: In a complete and careful way, with nothing left out.
   - _The committee thoroughly reviewed every application before making its decision._
   - _He examined the contract thoroughly, checking each clause for errors._

## Origin

Formed from "thorough" combined with the suffix "-ly".

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