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FINE-TOOTHED COMB Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase fine-toothed comb. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase fine-toothed comb. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FINE-TOOTHED COMB

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attentively
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• with attention; in an attentive manner

carefully
adverbadv
adverb

• taking care or paying attention

• as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

comprehensively
adverbadv
adverb

• in an all-inclusive manner

exhaustively
adverbadv
adverb

• in an exhaustive manner

meticulously
adverbadv
adverb

• in a meticulous manner

thoroughly
adverbadv
adverb

• in an exhaustive manner

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

scrutinizingly
adverbadv
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fine-tooth comb
nounn
noun

• a comb with teeth set close together

• a method of examining in minute detail

Best Hypernyms For FINE-TOOTHED COMB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fine-toothed comb, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
comb examination scrutiny

Alternatives for ATTENTIVELY

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