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thoroughcomplete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɜːroʊ/

Korean meaning: 철저한, 완전한, 꼼꼼한

Korean pronunciation: 써-로 (강세: 써)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's thorough inspection found even the dust bunny hiding under my bed.
  • The detective conducted a thorough search of the crime scene.
  • After a thorough review of my refrigerator, I concluded that pizza delivery was my only option.

thorough

ADJECTIVE

//ˈθɜːroʊ//

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

thorough concept
💡 Concept

a focused mechanic carefully checks every single component under the hood of a car with a flashlight and checklist. She examines each belt, hose, and engine part methodically without skipping anything. Her systematic approach reveals small issues that other mechanics might have missed. The car owner watches as she points out multiple areas that need attention. Another mechanic in the background nods approvingly at her detailed work method. someone being complete with regard to every detail, not superficial or partial

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thorough rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through every furrow, thorough and true!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈθɜːroʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθʌrə/

🌳Etymology

Rootthrough

Origin

고대 영어 'thurh'에서 유래되어 '통과하여'라는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 '처음부터 끝까지 완전히 통과한다'는 뜻으로 발전하여 '철저한'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

boroughfurrow
borough
furrow

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's thorough inspection found even the dust bunny hiding under my bed.

The detective conducted a thorough search of the crime scene.

😄 Fun example

After a thorough review of my refrigerator, I concluded that pizza delivery was my only option.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

completecomprehensiveexhaustivemeticulousdetailed

Antonyms

superficialincompletecareless

Related

carefullythoroughlyprecisiondetail