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Thorough Definition & Meaning

thorough
adjective
  1. painstakingly careful and accurate; "our accountant is thorough"; "thorough research"
  2. performed comprehensively and completely; "an exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search"; "thoroughgoing research"

"Thorough" in song lyrics

See how thorough is used in real songs:

  • "Then you see it all the time you think a dude is thorough"
    Apocalipps — 10 Jail Commandments
  • "The weak could never stop the thorough"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Bust 'Em In
  • "My projects thorough"
    Benzino f/ Prodigy, Bobby Brown — No Parts of Us

Usage tips for "thorough"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thorough mean?
painstakingly careful and accurate; "our accountant is thorough"; "thorough research" performed comprehensively and completely; "an exhaustive study"; "made a thorough search"; "thoroughgoing research"
What part of speech is thorough?
Thorough is an adjective.
How many definitions does thorough have?
Thorough has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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