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PrepositionAdjectiveAdverb

This word primarily evokes the image of a trajectory or a passage, whether physical, temporal, or procedural. It suggests a complete transition from an entry point to an exit point, implying a sense of penetration or endurance. When used to describe time, it emphasizes the entirety of a duration without interruption. In its adjective and adverbial forms, it shifts toward the concept of completion. Being through with a task suggests a finality that is often absolute, while a through train emphasizes the absence of stops, highlighting efficiency and directness.

Meanings

Prepositionthrough
[~ something]

Moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening, location, or object.

"The train passed through the tunnel."

Prepositionthrough
[~ something]

From the beginning to the end of a period of time.

"She slept through the entire movie."

Prepositionthrough
[~ something]

By means of or by using a particular process, person, or agency.

"I found the job through a recruitment agency."

Prepositionthrough
[~ something]

Because of or as a result of a specific cause.

"The company failed through poor management."

Adjectivethrough

Finished or completed.

"Are you through with your dinner?"

Adjectivethrough

Connecting two places without any stops or changes in between.

"We took a through train from London to Edinburgh."

Adverbthrough

From one end to the other or from one side to another.

"The needle went straight through."

Adverbthrough

To a completed state or finished condition.

"I have read the book all the way through."

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