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thorough vs thoroughly

thoroughly vs thorough

thorough is an adjective but thoroughly is not an adjective.

thorough is not an adverb while thoroughly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thorough No Yes No No
thoroughly No No No Yes
thorough (adjective) thoroughly (adjective)
painstakingly careful and accurate
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
thorough (adverb) thoroughly (adverb)
in an exhaustive manner
completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
Difference between thorough and thoroughly

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