Word
through
US/ˈθɹu/
UK/θɹˈuː/
Definitions
01moving from one side to the other
A1 · Beginner
prep. entering one side of something and coming out the other side.
prep. expressing movement into one side and out of the opposite side of an enclosed space or volume.
“The train went through the tunnel and came out into the sunlight.”
“The hikers navigated through the dense forest for several hours before finally reaching the clearing at the base of the mountain.”
02by means of
B1 · Intermediate
prep. using a person, thing, or system to get a result.
prep. indicating the agency, medium, or instrument by which an effect is produced or an end is achieved.
“I found out about the job through a friend who works there.”
“The researchers secured the necessary funding through a combination of private donations and government grants.”
03from start to finish
A2 · Elementary
prep. from the beginning to the end of a period of time.
prep. during the entire period or throughout the duration of an event or timeframe.
“The baby slept through the night without waking up once.”
“The witness remained remarkably calm through the entire cross-examination, never once losing her composure under pressure.”
Synonyms
04up to and including
B1 · Intermediate American English
prep. until a certain point, including that point itself.
prep. indicating a range that includes the final mentioned value or date.
“The shop is open Monday through Saturday but closed on Sundays.”
“The exhibition will be on display from January through March, featuring works from the artist's private collection.”
Usage
In British English, 'to' or 'until' is more common for this meaning.
05all the way
A2 · Elementary
adv. from one side to the other, or until the end.
adv. from beginning to end, or completely from one side to the other.
“The rain soaked him all the way through to his skin.”
“The drill bit went all the way through the thick timber, leaving a clean exit hole on the underside.”
Synonyms
06finished
B1 · Intermediate Informal
adj. having completed a task or a relationship.
adj. having reached the end of a process, task, or interpersonal relationship.
“I am finally through with my homework, so I can go out now.”
“After years of constant arguments and broken promises, she decided she was finally through with the relationship.”
Usage
Often used with 'with' when referring to a task or person.
07direct travel
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. traveling to a destination without needing to change trains or buses.
adj. describing a journey or vehicle that proceeds to a destination without requiring a transfer.
“Is this a through train to London, or do I have to change?”
“The airline recently introduced a through flight to Singapore, significantly reducing the total travel time for passengers from this region.”
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PREPOSITION
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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