through

B1
Pronunciation
/θɹuː/
/θɹu/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

2 Definition

A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Passing from one side of something to the other.

Example Sentences
  • Interstate highways form a nationwide system of through roads.
2 Definition

Finished; complete.

Example Sentences
  • They were through with laying the subroof by noon.
3 Definition

Without a future; done for.

Example Sentences
  • After being implicated in the scandal, he was through as an executive in financial services.
4 Definition

No longer interested; wearied or turned off by experience.

Example Sentences
  • She was through with him.
5 Definition

Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.

Example Sentences
  • The through flight through Memphis was the fastest.
6 Definition

In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.

Adverb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

From one side to the other by way of the interior.

Example Sentences
  • The arrow went straight through.
2 Definition

From one end to the other.

Example Sentences
  • Others slept; he worked straight through.
3 Definition

To the end.

Example Sentences
  • He said he would see it through.
4 Definition

Completely.

Example Sentences
  • Leave the yarn in the dye overnight so the color soaks through.
5 Definition

Out into the open.

Example Sentences
  • The American army broke through at St. Lo.
Preposition
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

From one side of an opening to the other.

Example Sentences
  • I went through the window.
2 Definition

Entering, then later leaving.

Example Sentences
  • I drove through the town at top speed without looking left or right.
3 Definition

Surrounded by (while moving).

Example Sentences
  • We slogged through the mud for hours before turning back and giving up.
4 Definition

By means of.

Example Sentences
  • This team believes in winning through intimidation.
5 Definition

In consequence of; as a result of.

6 Definition

To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

Example Sentences
  • from 1945 through 1991;  the numbers 1 through 9;  your membership is active through March 15, 2013