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thoroughly

/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

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What does thoroughly mean?

adverb

  1. In a thorough or complete manner.

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/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

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Long before this time Weatherbury had been thoroughly aroused, and the wild deed which had terminated Boldwood’s merrymaking became known to all.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
George Sand, who knew herself thoroughly, frequently spoke of her laziness and of her apathy, traits peculiar to the natives of Berry.
René DoumicGeorge Sand: Some Aspects of Her Life and WritingsTranslated by Alys HallardProject Gutenberg ebook #138
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I say everybody, for up to the present time no one who thoroughly understood the meaning of his words has answered no.
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonWhat is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of GovernmentProject Gutenberg ebook #360
On being assured that the watch was a gold one, the robber appeared willing to risk the danger, and departed thoroughly satisfied.
H. B. (Henry Brodribb) IrvingA Book of Remarkable CriminalsProject Gutenberg ebook #446
Events follow swiftly in her tale, but all is thoroughly coherent, and a number of facts are included which could be substantiated.
William Healy; Mary Tenney HealyPathology of Lying, Accusation, and Swindling: A Study in Forensic PsychologyProject Gutenberg ebook #449