English Dictionary
Definition thorough in British English
thorough
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈθʌrə/
Example
The key to a good interview is thorough preparation.
Example
She has a thorough understanding of the business.
Example
a thorough and painstaking investigation by the police
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complete: used for emphasizing how bad someone or something is
Example
It's all a thorough nuisance.
