Question 1 · Quick check
thorough
CEFRB1
/ˈt̪ʰərə/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Complete and careful, including every detail.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailUtter; complete; absolute.
Examples
The hypothesis is based on the thorough experiments.
The theory is based on thorough research.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈθʌɹoʊ/
- /t̪ʰəˈro/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningPainstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.
noun
Extra meaningA furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
More examples
In contextIt's the most thorough artwork I have ever seen!
Not enough! Your work has to be thorougher than this.
The Prime Minister announced a thorough investigation into the death of a father-of-two in police custody.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle English thoruȝ, þoruȝ, from Old English þuruh, a byform of Old English þurh, whence comes English through. The adjective derives from the preposition and adverb. The word developed a syllabic form in cases where the word was fully stressed: when it was used as an adverb, adjective, or noun, and less commonly when used as a preposition.