through

through · preposition

imported

Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    (preposition) Moving in one side and out of the other side of something.

  2. 2.

    (preposition) Continuing in time toward completion.

  3. 3.

    (preposition) By means of; because of.

  4. 4.

    (adverb) From beginning to end.

  5. 5.

    (adjective) Having finished an activity or relationship.

  6. 6.

    (adjective) Having a direct route without stopping.

Related words

See also: across, throughout, via
Synonyms: across, by means of, via

Etymology

From Old English "thurh" meaning "through, throughout, during, beyond," from Proto-Germanic "*thurkh." Related to German "durch" (through). The modern spelling with "ough" reflects a Middle English convention.