through

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/θruː/

preposition
from one end or side of something to the other

through in a sentence

  • “He’s British through and through.”
  • “They walked slowly through the woods.”
  • “The boy waded through the water to reach his boat.”
  • “He struggled through the crowd till he reached the front.”

What does “through” mean?

through (preposition) means from one end or side of something to the other. It is pronounced /θruː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "through" mean?
through (preposition) means: from one end or side of something to the other
How do you pronounce "through"?
"through" is pronounced /θruː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "through" in a sentence?
Here is "through" used in a sentence: He’s British through and through.

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