Through

/θruː/

Meaning & Definition

preposition

In one side and out the other side of; from beginning to end of.

The train passed through the tunnel.

By means of; as a result of.

He learned a lot through his experiences.

During the entire period of; from start to finish.

She remained calm through the entire meeting.

To completion; until the end.

We need to discuss this project through to the final details.

adverb

From one side to the other.

He walked through to the other side of the park.

In and out; back and forth.

The wind blew through the trees.

Old English 'þurh', of Germanic origin.

through thick and thin

In good times and bad.

go through the motions

To do something without enthusiasm.

see it through

To continue with something until it is completed.

through and through

Completely; thoroughly.

throughout

In every part; during the whole time.

throughway

A road or path that goes through a place.

Going through someone or something to get to the intended goal.

He knew he could get his way if he went through the boss.