through

[θruː]

through Definition

• 1. moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location)
• 2. continuing in time toward completion of (a process or period)
• 3. by means of (a process or intermediate stage)

Using through: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "through" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He walked through the door.

• Example

  I read through the book.

• Example

  We'll be through with this project by the end of the week.

through Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for through

• across
• over
• past
• finished
• completed
• done
• via
• by means of

Antonyms for through

• incomplete
• unfinished
• ongoing

Idioms Using through

• through thick and thin

  despite all difficulties and problems

  Example

  I promised to stand by her through thick and thin, no matter what happens.

• go through the motions

  to do something without enthusiasm or effort

  Example

  I'm just going through the motions at work until I find a new job.

• come through with flying colors

  to succeed or perform very well

  Example

  She came through with flying colors on her final exams and got straight A's.

Phrases with through

• get through

  to finish or complete something

  Example

  I need to get through this pile of paperwork before I can leave.

• see through

  to understand the true nature of someone or something

  Example

  I can see through his lies and know he's not telling the truth.

• pull through

  to recover from an illness or difficult situation

  Example

  The doctors think he will pull through and make a full recovery.

Origins of through

Old English 'thurh', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'door' and German 'durch'.

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Summary: through in Brief

The word 'through' [θruː] is a preposition, adverb, and adjective that refers to movement from one side to another, completion of a process or period, or by means of a process or intermediate stage. It is often used in phrases like 'get through,' 'see through,' and 'pull through.' Common idioms include 'through thick and thin,' 'go through the motions,' and 'come through with flying colors.'