thoroughly-done
|thor-ough-ly-done|
B2
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/ˈθɜːrəli dʌn/
🇬🇧
/ˈθʌrəli dʌn/
completely finished
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thoroughly-done' originates from the combination of 'thoroughly,' meaning 'in a thorough manner,' and 'done,' the past participle of 'do,' meaning 'completed.'
Historical Evolution
'Thoroughly' comes from Old English 'thurh,' meaning 'through,' and 'done' from Old English 'don,' meaning 'to do.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'completed in a thorough manner,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
completed with great attention to detail and care.
The project was thoroughly-done, leaving no room for errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 08:51