thoroughly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈθɒrəflɪ/ AmE /ˈθɔːrəfli/

adverb en → es

1 COMPLETELY B1

in a complete and careful way, without leaving anything out

completamente, cuidadosamente

  • [adv]
  • [adj] + thoroughly

Collocations thoroughly examine · thoroughly clean

  • She checked the documents thoroughly.

    Ella revisó los documentos cuidadosamente.

2 COMPLETE ACTION B1

to do something completely, so that it is finished or done properly

hacer algo completamente

  • [adv] + verb

Collocations thoroughly understand · thoroughly enjoy

  • He thoroughly enjoyed the concert.

    Él disfrutó completamente del concierto.

3 COMPLETELY B2

to a complete degree; completely

totalmente, por completo

  • [adv]

Collocations thoroughly soaked · thoroughly convinced

  • The room was thoroughly soaked after the storm.

    La habitación estaba completamente empapada después de la tormenta.

4 COMPLETE ACTION B2

to do something completely, so that it is finished or done properly

hacer algo completamente

  • [adv] + verb

Collocations thoroughly investigate · thoroughly research

  • The police thoroughly investigated the case.

    La policía investigó completamente el caso.