through Definition
through (t̸hro̵̅o̅)
- in one side and out the other side of; from end to end of
- in the midst of flying through the clouds
- among hiking through the trees
- by way of a train that goes through Boston
- over the entire extent or surface of
- to various places in; around touring through France
- from the beginning to the end or conclusion of to go through an experience, through the summer, went through all his provisions
- ☆ up to and including through Friday
- without making a stop for to go through a red light
- past the limitations or difficulties of to fight through all the red tape
- by means of through her help
- as a result of; because of done through error
Etymology: ME thurgh, thrugh < OE thurh, akin to Ger durch < IE base *ter-, through, beyond > L trans, across, Sans tiráḥ, through
adverb
- in one side and out the other; from end to end
- from the beginning to the end
- completely to the end; to a conclusion to see something through
- in every part or way; thoroughly; completely soaked through
adjective
- extending from one place to another; allowing free passage a through street
- ☆
- traveling to the destination without stops a through train
- continuing on without making a stop through traffic
- ☆ not necessitating changes; good for traveling without intermediate transfer a through ticket
- arrived at the end; finished through with an assignment
- at the end of one's usefulness, resources, etc. through in politics
- having no further dealings, connections, etc. (with someone or something)
through Synonyms
through
modif. & prep.
Finished
From one side to the other
straight through, through and through, clear through*; see in 2, into, within.During
throughout, for the period of, from beginning to end; see during.By means of
by, by way of, by reason of, in virtue of, in consequence of, for, by the agency of, at the hand of, through the medium of, by dint of. Referring to continuous passage
nonstop, free, unhindered, unbroken, opened, rapid, one-way; see also consecutive 1, constant 1, regular 3.Antonyms
broken*, interrupted*, intermittent.
Browse dictionary entries near through
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- ‹ thrombosis
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