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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

The detective conducted a thorough investigation before making a conclusion.

thorough mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The teacher gave a thorough explanation of the lesson. (COMPLETE + DETAIL = THOROUGH → thorough means doing something completely and paying attention to details)

thorough rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Be thorough, follow every detail, and grow through experience.

🎤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.

🎵Rhyme

boroughfurrow
borough
furrow

🔗Collocations

thorough investigation
thorough examination
thorough analysis
thorough cleaning
thorough preparation
thorough knowledge

📝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.

Students need thorough preparation for the CSAT exam.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

completecomprehensiveexhaustivemeticulousdetailed

Antonyms

superficialincompletecareless

Related

carefullythoroughlyprecisiondetail

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