What is the meaning of thoroughly?

adverb

  • In an exhaustive manner.
    • usage: "we searched the files thoroughly"
  • Completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'. )
    • usage: "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"
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