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 thoroughly thoroughly /ˈθɝːoʊli/

adverb

  1. () In an exhaustive manner  ( exhaustively , thoroughly )
    in an exhaustive manner
     We searched the files thoroughly
    we searched the files thoroughly
  2. () Completely and absolutely (good' is sometimes used informally for thoroughly')  ( soundly , good , thoroughly )
    completely and absolutely (good' is sometimes used informally for thoroughly')
     He was soundly defeated
    he was soundly defeated
     We beat him good
    we beat him good