through

About 528.95 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. preposition From one side or end of (something) to the other. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.

   I drove through Lausanne on my way from Geneva to Zurich.

2. preposition So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.

   I drove through Lausanne on my way from Geneva to Zurich.

3. preposition So as to progress within (something) or towards the end or limit of (something).

   The virus broke out in the capital city and is now spreading quickly through the country.

4. preposition From one side of (an opening) to the other.

   Go straight ahead and through that door.

5. preposition To or beyond the other side of (an obstacle); past.

   I hope to start in the autumn, but I've got to get through the interview first.

6. preposition Indicating that something has been consumed or used up.

   Have you got through all those chocolates already?!

7. preposition Along the course of; used in expressions of progress towards the end of something.

   We're halfway through the year.

8. preposition Throughout the duration of.

   He worked through the night.

Similar words

finished done through and through direct through with pass transit forward forth behind

Often followed by

the a which his their an this it its