through

through

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/θɹuː/]

Senses

1. through (prep) — sense 1

Definition: From one side or end of (something) to the other.: So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.

Example: I drove through Lausanne on my way from Geneva to Zurich.

2. through (prep) — sense 2

Definition: From one side or end of (something) to the other.: So as to progress within (something) or towards the end or limit of (something).

Example: The virus broke out in the capital city and is now spreading quickly through the country.

3. through (prep) — sense 3

Definition: From one side or end of (something) to the other.: From one side of (an opening) to the other.

Example: Go straight ahead and through that door.

4. through (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Passing from one side of something to the other.

Example: Interstate highways form a nationwide system of through roads.

5. through (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Finished; complete.

Example: They were through with laying the subroof by noon.

6. through (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Along the course of a task etc.; used in expressions of progress towards the end.

Example: It's a big job but we're halfway through.

7. through (adv) — sense 7

Definition: From one side of something to the other.: By way of the interior.

Example: The arrow went straight through.

8. through (adv) — sense 8

Definition: From one side of something to the other.: By way of an opening.

Example: I opened the window and climbed through.

9. through (adv) — sense 9

Definition: From one side of something to the other.: So as to overcome an obstacle and pass beyond it; past.

Example: The road is blocked by an overturned truck, and cars can't pass through.

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