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What is another word for Thorough? – 140 Thorough Synonyms

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    Meaning of Thorough

    Going deeply into a subject or activity

    Definitions

    • Characterized by a strong desire to do something carefully and correctly
    • Having a strong and unshakeable quality
    • Complete and absolute in degree or nature
    • Carried out with great attention to detail

    Example Uses

    • The detective was thorough in her investigation, interviewing every witness and gathering all the evidence
    • The teacher was thorough in her explanation of the complex concept, making sure everyone understood
    • The company was thorough in their background check, verifying every detail of the candidate's resume
    • The athlete was thorough in her training, practicing every day and perfecting her technique
    • The researcher was thorough in her study, collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    superficial cursory sketchy incomplete partial imperfect inaccurate careless sloppy negligent lax lenient gentle mild moderate halfhearted unenthusiastic uninterested apathetic lackadaisical perfunctory hasty hurried rushed slapdash casual offhand