You had better study English thoroughly.
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Thoroughly
/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/
Synonyms for "thoroughly" (183 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
absolutelyaltogetherassiduouslybackwards and forwardsblastcarefullycautiouslycircumspectlycleancoldcompletelycomprehensivelyconscientiouslyconsideratelydeaddeeplydefinitelydepthdetaildiligently
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Noun(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (55)
downrightearnestlyentirelyexceedinglyexceptionallyexhaustivelyextensivelyextremelyfaultlesslyflawlesslyfullfullygloballyheedfullyhighlyhookhugelyhundred per centideallyimmaculately
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impeccablyin and outin fullin full measureinclusivelyindustriouslyinfalliblyinside outintegrallyintenselyintensivelyitem by itemjust right
Noun(10 words)
Adverb(6 words)
Verb(1 words)
figure out a plan
Preposition(1 words)
in detail
Related words (91)
Adverb(18 words)
laboriouslymethodicallymeticulouslyminutelymost microscopic viewpunctiliouslyradicallyrichlyrigorouslysolidlysoundlysystematicallysystemicallytotallytungōlyunrelentinglywell corroborated claimwell documented data
largelylengthlovinglymethodicallymeticulouslymindfullynotablyone and alloutrightpainstakinglyperfectlyplumbpositivelypurelyquiterattlingregardfullyremarkablyroundlyscrupulously
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sedulouslysolicitouslyspotlesslystrikinglytenderlyterriblythoroughgoinglythoughtfullythroughthroughoutto the hilttotallytout a faitunconditionallyunremittinglyunreservedlyup and downutterlyverywholesomewhollywith carewith great care
Noun(20 words)
Determiner(6 words)
more resourcesmost coatingmost compoundmost german traitsmost industrial revolutionmost metalworking
Adverb(1 words)
Verb(3 words)
ripping apartset out detailswash off mud
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolutely, adequately, all around, altogether, amply.
- Sentence evidence is available for thoroughly, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "thoroughly".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "thoroughly"
Keep "thoroughly" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "thoroughly" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "thoroughly", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "thoroughly" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesdegree adverbmanner adverb
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
5 entriesdemonstration of thoroughnesslevel of thoroughnessstandard of thoroughnessthoroughness in studythoroughness of analysis
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
We're thoroughly prepared for the Y2K bug.
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It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.
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I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the Van Dorgen Exhibition.
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Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "thoroughly"?
Closest matches include absolutely, adequately, all around, altogether, amply.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "thoroughly"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.