through

//θruː//
A2Frequency Level 2Neutral
Visual representation of through

Preposition

1

Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location)

The train went through the tunnel.

2

From beginning to end of (a period of time or process)

She worked through the night to finish the project.

3

By means of; by the agency or instrumentality of

I got the job through a friend.

4

Up to and including (a point in a sequence or process)

I read chapters 1 through 5.

Adverb

1

From one end or side to the other; all the way across

The train went through the tunnel.

2

From beginning to end; to completion

I read the book through in one sitting.

3

So as to be connected by telephone

I'll put you through to the manager.

Synonym

Adjective

1

(of a route or journey) Continuing in time or space without requiring a change or interruption

We took a through train from London to Edinburgh.

2

Having no further prospects; finished

After that scandal, his political career is through.

through - Deep Vocabulary