thoroughly

[ˈθɜːrəli]

Definition:
1. Very much; completely.
2. Completely and with great attention to detail.
3. In a complete and thorough manner.

Use 'thoroughly' in a sentence:

1. We need time to inform ourselves thoroughly of the problem.
2. 523 students cleaned their teeth within ten minutes of eating when possible they used a toothbrush, when this was impossible they washed their mouth thoroughly with water.
3. This explanation, of course, was thoroughly understood by every one present.
4. In 272 words, he defined the national principle so thoroughly that today no one would think of arguing it.
5. Cleanse your face thoroughly and pin back your hair.
6. It could also insist on checking private manned spacecraft as thoroughly as it does commercial aircraft.
7. The Marionette, on hearing this sentence passed upon him, was thoroughly stunned.
8. Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating.
9. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
10. Given that there is a living to be made at night, and given that alternative daytime trades are thoroughly occupied, natural selection has favoured bats that make a go of the night-hunting trade.
11. She thoroughly despised him for his weakness.
12. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
13. Wash the fruit thoroughly before use.
14. Doctors examine their patients thoroughly in order to make a correct diagnosis.
15. I found him thoroughly unpleasant, with no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
16. The government is determined to spare no effort in investigating this case thoroughly.
17. We were cold, wet and thoroughly miserable.
18. Get a new one every few months, and rinse thoroughly after using.
19. Divide the broccoli into florets and wash them thoroughly.
20. He remarked jeeringly, and was gone before they could think of a thoroughly satisfactory reply.
21. I've gotten my feet thoroughly soaked and feel frozen through and through.
22. The police have questioned him thoroughly, and he'll be on his guard.
23. In order to understand this writer thoroughly, you have to read between the lines.
24. Modern attitudes to Roman civilization range from the infinitely impressed to the thoroughly disgusted.
25. Once a mistake is made, we should correct it, and the more quickly and thoroughly, the better.
26. I thoroughly enjoy your programme.
27. In medicine, one is faced with a problem which must be thoroughly analyzed before a solution can be found.
28. She was thoroughly beaten out by the work.
29. He said he hoped the Swiss authorities would investigate the case thoroughly and without prejudice.
30. The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.
31. We should go into the matter thoroughly.
32. Both of them, I may say, are thoroughly reliable men.
33. With a thick mist now blanketing the trees, I got thoroughly lost.
34. Public attention is thoroughly aroused as to its importance.
35. In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary.
36. Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water.
37. After Mr Wimpenny had the plane built, it was tested thoroughly.
38. Drain the beans thoroughly and save the stock for soup.
39. These cups have been thoroughly wiped out.
40. They had not studied the language very thoroughly.
41. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York.
42. Stir the ingredients thoroughly.
43. Make sure that your tiles are thoroughly grouted and sealed.
44. Rinse the hair thoroughly after each shampoo.
45. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before handling any food.
46. Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.
47. He has illustrated this sentiment thoroughly in a drama.
48. The political system has become thoroughly outmoded.
49. Heat the curry thoroughly and serve it on a bed of rice.
50. Rinse very thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap.
51. He pondered his words thoroughly.
52. A quick stir will mix them thoroughly.
53. Food that is being offered hot must be reheated thoroughly.
54. He is thoroughly fed up with his job.
55. The work had not been done very thoroughly.
56. Sue is a thoroughly precocious little madam if ever there was one.
57. He was surprised to find his room thoroughly cleaned and everything arranged in perfect order.
58. Dig the soil over thoroughly.
59. Unload everything from the boat and clean it thoroughly.
60. They determined to inquire thoroughly into this matter.
61. We need time to inform ourselves thoroughly of the differences in two cultures.
62. I'm thoroughly confused.
63. The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.
64. Wash everything thoroughly to avoid contamination with bacteria.
65. The whole issue was thoroughly aired at the meeting.
66. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly.