through
word
/ˈθɹu/
THROO
/θɹˈuː/
th-ROO
Definition
Used to say that something moves in one side and out of the other side of something. Also used to mean from beginning to end of a period or process.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a preposition and adverb. Often paired with verbs like 'go', 'look', 'walk'. Can express physical movement or the completion of an action ('read through a book'). Informal uses include expressing confusion ('I'm through with this'). Do not confuse with 'thorough' (complete).
Spanish: a través de - por medio de - durantePortuguese (BR): através de - por meio de - durantePortuguese (PT): através de - por meio de - duranteChinese (Simplified): 通过 - 经由 - 完成Chinese (Traditional): 通過 - 經由 - 完成Hindi: के माध्यम से - अंदर से - द्वाराArabic: خلال - عبر - بواسطةBengali: মধ্যে দিয়ে - জুড়েRussian: через - сквозь - по (временному периоду)Japanese: 〜を通って - 〜を通じてVietnamese: qua - xuyên quaKorean: ~을 통과하여 - ~을 통해Turkish: içinden - boyunca - aracılığıylaUrdu: سے گزر کر - کے ذریعےIndonesian: melalui - lewat
Example Sentences
She walked through the park to get home.
basic
We looked through the documents carefully.
basic
He read through the book in one day.
basic
I’m really tired. I’m through with all this stress.
natural
You have to go through security before boarding the plane.
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We laughed through the whole movie.
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