The difference between Finally and Thoroughly
When used as adverbs, finally means at the end or conclusion, whereas thoroughly means in a thorough or complete manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Finally and Thoroughly
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Finally as an adverb:
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
Examples:
"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."
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Finally as an adverb (sequence):
To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Examples:
"'Finally, I washed my dog."
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Finally as an adverb (manner):
Definitively, comprehensively.
Examples:
"The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."
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Thoroughly as an adverb:
In a thorough or complete manner.
Examples:
"He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched."