Through: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
through
[ ฮธruห ]
in the middle of an activity or process
Moving through the crowd, she finally reached the front of the stage.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| through |
Used when referring to moving in one side and out the other side of something, or progressing within an experience.
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| across |
Used when referring to moving from one side to the other side of something, like a surface or area. It can also mean throughout a region or group.
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| along |
Used when referring to moving in a line that follows the edge or course of something, such as a road, river, or path.
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| amidst |
Used when referring to being surrounded by things or within something happening, especially in the middle of events or actions. This word often appears in more formal or literary contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He struggled through the last few pages of the book.
- We made it through the storm without any damage.
from one side or end to the other
The river flows through the valley.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| through |
Use when describing movement from one side of an enclosed space to the other side.
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| across |
Use when talking about movement from one side to the opposite side of a flat or open area.
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| over |
Use to signify movement above or higher than a surface, often crossing it.
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| along |
Use to describe movement in a constant direction on a linear path or surface.
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Examples of usage
- He walked through the tunnel to reach the other side.
- The sun shone through the window.
finished or done
She was through with her exams and could finally relax.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| through |
Use when indicating the process of passing across something or the end of a journey.
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| finished |
Use to mean something has come to an end or been fully done.
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| completed |
Use when indicating a task or project that has been fully finished.
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| over |
Use to indicate that an event or period has ended. This can have a negative tone if related to failures or losses.
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Examples of usage
- I am through with this project and can move on to the next one.
Translations
Translations of the word "through" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atravรฉs
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅ เคเคฐเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช durch
๐ฎ๐ฉ melalui
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะท
๐ต๐ฑ przez
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใฆ (ใจใใใฆ)
๐ซ๐ท ร travers
๐ช๐ธ a travรฉs de
๐น๐ท aracฤฑlฤฑฤฤฑyla
๐ฐ๐ท ํตํด (ํตํ์ฌ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุฎูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ skrz
๐ธ๐ฐ cez
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฟ (tลngguรฒ)
๐ธ๐ฎ skozi
๐ฎ๐ธ รญ gegnum
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแจแแแแแแ (mesvdomit)
๐ฆ๐ฟ vasitษsilษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ a travรฉs de
Etymology
The word 'through' originated from the Old English word 'thurbh' which means 'into, among, to, during, by means of.' It has evolved over time to represent various meanings such as movement from one side to the other, completion of a task, or passage in the middle of something. 'Through' is a versatile word that is commonly used in everyday language to indicate transition, completion, or continuity.
See also: throughout.