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gross vs thoroughgoing

thoroughgoing vs gross

gross is a noun but thoroughgoing is not a noun.

gross and thoroughgoing both are adjectives.

gross is a verb but thoroughgoing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gross Yes Yes Yes No
thoroughgoing No Yes No No
As adjectives, gross and thoroughgoing are synonyms defined as:
  • gross and thoroughgoing: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
gross (noun) thoroughgoing (noun)
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
twelve dozen
gross (adjective) thoroughgoing (adjective)
before any deductions performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
repellently fat
lacking fine distinctions or detail
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
gross (verb) thoroughgoing (verb)
earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
Difference between gross and thoroughgoing

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