Definition Synonyms
Definition of through - Reverso English Dictionary
Preposition
1.
movementmoving in one side and out of the other
- The train went through the tunnel.
2.
entire periodfrom beginning to end of a period or activity
- We stayed through the summer.
3.
processby means of a process or intermediate stage
- He learned French through practice.
Adverb
1.
movementfrom one side to the other by way of the interior
- The train entered the tunnel at one end and came through at the other.
2.
completionto the end
- He worked through the night.
3.
emergenceout into the open
- The sun finally broke through the clouds.
Adjective
1.
completionfinished or complete
- The project is finally through.
2.
direct routeUS proceeding without delay or changeUS
- We took a through flight to New York.
3.
movementallowing passage from one side to the other
- The tunnel was through, connecting both towns.
4.
- She's through with that hobby now.
5.
soccerTECH. UK in soccer, beyond the last line of defenseTECH. UK
- The player was through on goal.
Expressions with through
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move from one side to another
We need to go through the tunnel.
see through something like a window or lens
She looked through the telescope at the stars.
move through a space or area on foot
They decided to walk through the park after lunch.
physically pass through a barrier or obstacle
The firefighters had to break through the wall.
stay in a place briefly without settling
I'm only passing through this town for the night.
inspect thoroughly to find errors or issues
She checked through the report for any mistakes.
slice something completely in one motion without stopping
The sword cut clean through the rope.
take a shortcut
We can cut through the park to save time.
not complete or succeed in a process or action
The deal didn't go through last night.
pass through an opening or gap
The ball fell through the hole in the net.
move carefully using touch or instinct
In the fog, you felt your way through the rocks to shore.
look quickly through pages or channels
She flicked through the magazine during lunch.
look quickly through pages of a book or magazine
She likes to flip through fashion magazines during her break.
complete a task or commitment fully
He promised to help and followed through by volunteering all weekend.
complete a task or finish something
He got through all his homework by evening.
reach someone by phone after difficulty
I tried calling all day but couldn't get through to her.
finish doing something or complete a task
Let me know when you get through with your homework.
help someone navigate a place or situation
She will guide you through the museum.
challenging to physically pass through
The dense forest was hard to get through without a machete.
make something hot all the way through
Heat through the soup before serving.
moving through a place without stopping
We are just passing through the city on our way home.
allow someone to pass through a barrier
The guard let through the visitors at the gate.
survive a difficult period or event
She managed to live through the harsh winter.
complete something despite difficulties
She is making it through the demanding semester.
Origin of through
Old English, þurh (through) + -
Terms with through included in their meaning
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performance
performed through rhythmic body movements, usually with music
consumption
consume a liquid through the mouth
touch
become aware of through the skin
bird
move through the air using wings
basic sense
perceive sound through the ear
perforation
opening that goes through something
understanding
understand through experience or study
education
acquire knowledge or skills through study or experience
detect scent
perceive a scent through the nose
water movement
move through water using arms and legs
activity
act of moving through water using limbs
sports
activity of moving through water using limbs
propel forcefully
propel something through the air with force
weekly break
period from Friday evening through Sunday
biology
come into existence through birth
broadcast
broadcasted through television as a medium
creative expression
human creativity expressed through various physical media
see-through
transparent or unclouded
senses
sensation experienced through touch or emotion
sensation
physical sensation experienced through touch
drift
move gently through the air or water
movement
move or be hurled quickly through the air
movement in air
act of moving through the air using wings or aircraft
exploration
person who leads others through difficult areas
Examples of through in a sentence
The needle went through the fabric. She read the book through the night. The festival runs through the weekend. She succeeded through hard work. The message was sent through email. The bird flew through the open window.
Light streamed through the cracks in the wall. She read through the entire book in one sitting. They pushed through to the final round of the competition. The rabbit darted through the bushes. The ball rolled through the open gate. The exam is through, and I can relax. Once the meeting is through, we can leave. We found a through train to our destination. The through road made the journey much quicker. The door was through, leading to the garden. The passage was through, providing a shortcut to the other side. After years in sales, he was through with cold calling. I’m through with reality television. He was through and had a clear shot at the net. The forward was through, leaving the defenders behind.
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- French:à travers, jusqu'au bout, ...
- German:durch, hindurch, ...
- Italian:attraverso, oltre, ...
- Spanish:por, al otro lado, ...
- Portuguese:pelo, para o outro lado, ...
- Chinese:穿过, 从中穿行, ...
- Japanese:通り抜ける, 通り抜けて, ...
- Arabic:عَبْر, مِنْ خِلالِ, ...
- Hebrew:דֶּרֶךְ, מִצַּד לְצַד, ...
- Russian:через, насквозь, ...
- Ukrainian:через, наскрізь, ...
- Hindi:से होकर, आर-पार, ...
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