🔍thorough

adjective
/ˈθʌroʊ/

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example Sentences

The report was thorough and well-researched.

Example Expressions

thorough check

Synonyms

complete, detailed, exhaustive, comprehensive, meticulous

Antonyms

incomplete, careless, superficial

Collocations

thorough analysis, thorough research, thorough cleaning, thorough understanding

More Example Sentences

Your recent report was very thorough and well-organized.

Thorough preparation is essential for a successful presentation.

Your analysis is thorough, but opposing viewpoints could have been given more consideration.

A student prepares a presentation on climate change for her geography class using data and images she collected from reliable sources and organizes the information into clear slides covering the causes, effects, and possible solutions then practices speaking in front of a mirror at home to make sure she stays within the time limit and delivers the presentation confidently the next day receiving praise from both her teacher and classmates for her thorough research.

Related Vocabularies

Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
profitable; producing wealth or gain
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Having extensive knowledge and education, skilled in high-level learning and scholarship.
Willingly obedient and responsible in performing one's duty.

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