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throughout

adv. time
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //θɹuˈaʊt// UK //θɹuːˈaʊt// through·out Archaic General-service

adv. in every part of something or during the whole time an event happens. You use it to show that something is true from the beginning to the end.

adv. in every part of a place or object, or during the entire duration of a period or event. Often functions as a sentence-final modifier or follows the verb it qualifies.


SIMPLE

The house is painted white throughout.

CONTEXTUAL

The film was quite long, but the audience remained silent and attentive throughout.

COMPLEX

Although the initial chapters are somewhat slow, the author maintains a sense of mounting tension throughout, culminating in a finale that few readers will see coming.

Synonyms
Origin

From Old English þurh ūt, equivalent to through + out. Compare German durchaus (“all the way, fully, absolutely”).

Usage

When used as an adverb, it typically appears at the end of a clause to indicate consistency across time or space.

Pitfall

He slept throughout of the meetingHe slept throughout the meetingWhen used as a preposition, 'throughout' is followed directly by a noun; it does not take 'of'.

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