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thoroughly
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adverb
in an exhaustive manner
we searched the files thoroughly
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adverb
(= soundly, good)
completely and absolutely ('good' is sometimes used informally for 'thoroughly')
he was soundly defeated
we beat him good
honest
Adjective
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If you are honest, you do not hide the truth; you don't lie, cheat, or steal.
My parents were quite honest with me about things to do with sex.
My father is a very straight, very honest man; everyone trusts him.