thoroughly
Definitions
Adverb
- In an exhaustive manner
- Completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "thoroughly".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "thoroughly".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | through | 1 | 971 |
| 2 | thought | 1 | 517 |
| 3 | though | 1 | 440 |
| 4 | roughly | 2 | 25 |
| 5 | thorough | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | thoughtfully | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | borough | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | trough | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | thoroughfare | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | thoroughness | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | thoroughbred | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | troughs | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | throughput | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | throughway | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | throughs | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | thorley | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | strough | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | hughley | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | dorough | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | triborough | 3 | 0 |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 5
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 2
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Parents of Nolan Wells call for 'thorough investigation' amid unanswered questions about son's 'suspicious' death
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Stealing Hitler’s Rocket: Thoroughly engaging story of frantic race to smuggle out a V-2
Aug 15, 2026 The Irish Times
Aug 15, 2026 The Irish Times
Officer who shot dog, owner was 'thoroughly justified,' district attorney says
Jun 24, 2026 local21news.com
Jun 24, 2026 local21news.com
“Ought to keep most everyone thoroughly entertained” – Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Mar 31, 2026 Bookmunch
Mar 31, 2026 Bookmunch
Chris Walter gives a thorough, and thoroughly harrowing, punk history lesson with Born Too Loose
Jun 19, 2026 The Georgia Straight
Jun 19, 2026 The Georgia Straight

