through
IPA: θrˈu
noun
- A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.
- (obsolete) A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb.
adjective
- Passing from one side of something to the other.
- Finished; complete.
- Without a future; done for.
- No longer interested; wearied or turned off by experience.
- Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.
- (soccer) In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.
adverb
- From one side to the other by way of the interior.
- From one end to the other.
- Throughout something; all the way across or into.
- During a period of time; throughout
- To the end.
- Out into the open.
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Examples of "through" in Sentences
- The hiker made their way through the dense forest, following the winding trail
- She searched through her purse, trying to find her lost keys
- The river flowed gently through the meadow, creating a soothing sound
- The detective sifted through the evidence, looking for any clues to solve the case
- He persevered through the challenges, determined to reach his goal
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