Through
(
adverb
,
preposition
)
(As an adverb)
Through ( adverb )
- From one end or side to the other.
- From beginning to end.
- Completely.
- All the way.
- With reference to a passage of time.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english thurh, from old norse thrāugh.
Examples:
- She walked through the park.
- He read the book through in one night.
- The party was a complete success from start to finish, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
- The storm had passed through and now the skies were clear.
- She lived through several years of poverty before finally making a name for herself.
(As a preposition)
Through ( preposition )
- From one end or side to the other.
- From beginning to end.
- Completely.
- All the way.
- With reference to a passage of time.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english thurh, from old norse thrāugh.
Examples:
- She walked through the park.
- He read the book through in one night.
- The party was a complete success from start to finish, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
- The storm had passed through and now the skies were clear.
- She lived through several years of poverty before finally making a name for herself.