exhaustive
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Covering every possible detail or option, leaving nothing out.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Usage notes
'Exhaustive' describes how complete something is, while 'exhausted' describes being very tired, two words that are easy to mix up.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The report offers an _____ account of everything that went wrong that night."
Answer: exhaustive
In your own words, what does "exhaustive" mean?
Covering every possible detail or option, leaving nothing out.
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