thorough
Translation
thorough, complete, meticulous
Examples
She did a thorough search of the room.
She did a thorough search of the room.
He is a very thorough worker.
He is a very thorough worker.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) thorough ((noun)) describing something as complete and detailed He is a very thorough worker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meticulous, comprehensive, complete; Antonyms: cursory, superficial, careless
Etymology
From Old English 'þurh', meaning 'through'. The idea is of going 'through' something from beginning to end.
Memory Tips
Notice it's very similar to 'through'. A thorough job is one where you go 'through' every detail.