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thoroughly vs thorough

thorough vs thoroughly

thoroughly is not an adjective while thorough is an adjective.

thoroughly is an adverb but thorough is not an adverb.

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

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