Through: meaning, definitions and examples

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through

[ θruː ]

^{Context #1}

in the middle of an activity or process

Moving through the crowd, she finally reached the front of the stage.

Synonyms

across, along, amidst

Examples of usage

He struggled through the last few pages of the book.
We made it through the storm without any damage.

^{Context #2}

from one side or end to the other

The river flows through the valley.

Synonyms

across, along, over

Examples of usage

He walked through the tunnel to reach the other side.
The sun shone through the window.

^{Context #3}

finished or done

She was through with her exams and could finally relax.

Synonyms

completed, finished, over

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:

🇵🇹 através

🇮🇳 के जरिए

🇩🇪 durch

🇮🇩 melalui

🇺🇦 через

🇵🇱 przez

🇯🇵 通して (とおして)

🇫🇷 à travers

🇪🇸 a través de

🇹🇷 aracılığıyla

🇰🇷 통해 (통하여)

🇸🇦 من خلال

🇨🇿 skrz

🇸🇰 cez

🇨🇳 通过 (tōngguò)

🇸🇮 skozi

🇮🇸 í gegnum

🇰🇿 арқылы

🇬🇪 მეშვეობით (mesvdomit)

🇦🇿 vasitəsilə

🇲🇽 a través de

Word origin

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.