Basic Details
Word: Comprehensively
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a thorough and complete manner; covering all or nearly all elements or aspects.
Synonyms: Thoroughly, extensively, completely, exhaustively
Antonyms: Partially, incompletely, superficially
Idioms and Phrases
- Cover comprehensively: To deal with all aspects of a topic. Example: "The report covered the issue comprehensively, leaving no stone unturned."
- Comprehensively beaten: Defeated thoroughly or completely. Example: "The home team was comprehensively beaten by the visitors."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She explained the topic comprehensively, ensuring everyone understood.
Example 2: The book covers World War II comprehensively, from its causes to its consequences.
Example 3: He was comprehensively prepared for the interview, having researched every possible question.
Fun Fact
The word "comprehensively" comes from the Latin root *comprehendere*, meaning "to grasp fully." It reflects the idea of fully understanding or dealing with something in its entirety.
Famous Quote
"To teach comprehensively is to inspire understanding beyond facts - to inspire wisdom." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "comprehensively" mean?
a) In a short and quick manner
b) In a confused way
c) In a thorough and complete way
d) In a random order
Answer: c) In a thorough and complete way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "comprehensively"?
a) Superficially
b) Extensively
c) Barely
d) Carelessly
Answer: b) Extensively
3. Which is an antonym of "comprehensively"?
a) Exhaustively
b) Thoroughly
c) Partially
d) Completely
Answer: c) Partially
4. Which sentence uses "comprehensively" correctly?
a) He was comprehensively sleeping.
b) She comprehensively painted one corner of the wall.
c) The students were comprehensively graded on their performance.
d) They comprehensively ate their snacks.
Answer: c) The students were comprehensively graded on their performance.
5. What does the phrase "comprehensively beaten" mean?
a) Lightly injured
b) Defeated completely
c) A small argument
d) Barely challenged
Answer: b) Defeated completely
