throughly

adverb

through·​ly ˈthrü-lē How to pronounce throughly (audio)
archaic
: in a thorough manner

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of throughly was in the 15th century

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“Throughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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