Synonyms for

Through

Verb / θru: / Another word for through — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

via by means of throughout

Informal

using with by

Literary

athwart per

Antonyms

around aside away out without before behind

Common collocations

  • get through
  • go through
  • see through
  • work through
  • cut through
  • look through
  • read through
  • come through

Word family

noun thoroughness
adjective thorough
adverb thoroughly

Usage note

As a preposition, 'through' often indicates movement from one side to the other or completion. It can also mean 'by means of' or 'during'.

Example sentences

  1. He walked through the park to get to the other side.
  2. She looked through the window to see if it was raining.
  3. The train passes through the tunnel.
  4. The magician made the coin disappear through his sleeve.
  5. The book takes you on a journey through time.

Quotes

  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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