Thorough

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌroʊ/

Definitions of thorough

adjective adjective describes a quality or attribute of a noun, in this case, 'thorough' describes something done with great attention to detail or completeness

Example Sentences

A1 She did a thorough job cleaning the house.

A2 The teacher gave a thorough explanation of the lesson.

B1 The research paper required a thorough analysis of the data.

B2 The detective conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.

C1 The lawyer conducted a thorough review of the case before the trial.

C2 The scientist conducted a thorough experiment to test the hypothesis.

Examples of thorough in a Sentence

formal The investigator conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene.

informal Make sure to do a thorough check before submitting your assignment.

slang I did a thorough clean-up of my room before my parents came home.

figurative She gave a thorough explanation of the complex topic, making it easy to understand.

Grammatical Forms of thorough

• past tense: thoroughed
• plural: thoroughs
• comparative: more thorough
• superlative: most thorough
• present tense: thorough
• future tense: will thorough
• perfect tense: have thoroughed
• continuous tense: is/thoroughing
• singular: thorough
• positive degree: thorough
• infinitive: to thorough
• gerund: thoroughing
• participle: thoroughed

Origin and Evolution of thorough

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thorough' originated from the Old English word 'thuruh' which meant 'through, finished, or complete'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thorough' has retained its original meaning of being complete or exhaustive, but it has also taken on additional connotations of being meticulous or detailed in one's approach.