A1preposition 1K

Through

UK /["/θruː/"]/ US /["/θruː/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

from one end or side of something/somebody to the other

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In simple words: In one side and out the other.

Examples

• We walked through the park in the evening.
• She looked through the window to see the rain.
• The train goes through the tunnel quickly.
• He read the book through to the end.
• They talked through their plans for the weekend.

Usage notes

Use 'through' to indicate movement from one side to another. Common with tunnels, paths, and processes. Avoid using it for non-physical experiences.

Grammar pattern

through + object

Memory hint

Think of 'through' as a train going through a tunnel—moving from one side to the other.

Collocations

• go through
• pass through
• look through
• see through
• read through

Synonyms

• via
• along
• throughout
• across

Antonyms

• around
• stopping

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'threw' (the past tense of throw).
• Using 'through' instead of 'to' in directions.
• Saying 'pass through' when 'pass by' is more appropriate.