Half and Thoroughly

Half

Half adverb - In any way or respect.

Thoroughly is an antonym for half.

Nearby Word: halve

Thoroughly

Thoroughly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening

Half is an antonym for thoroughly.

Nearby Words: thorough, thoroughness

Both words in one sentence

  • Spooks has various CIA agents who generally sound half New York City, half Midwestern, and thoroughly Jerk Ass.
  • Hat Damage In, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pintel shoots Gillette's hat off and Jack slices the feathers on Barbossa's hat in half (which thoroughly infuriates him).
    Source: Hat Damage
  • Theatre / The Phantom of the Opera Would you believe that a character who so thoroughly dominates the show is only onstage for about 30-40 minutes of a two-and-a-half hour production?
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