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Thoroughly

/ˈθʌrəli/
To do something in a detailed and careful way, leaving no part unfinished or unchecked.

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Examples:

I cleaned the house thoroughly yesterday.She thoroughly checked the report for any mistakes.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Old English "ðurhgeornlice," which combines "ðurh" meaning through and "georn," meaning eagerly. The word evolved in Middle English as "thurghly" and "thurli," leading to the modern form.

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