Synonyms for

Throughout

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

Definition

In every part of (a place or object); during the whole of (a period of time).

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

universally pervasively comprehensively entirely

Informal

all over everywhere all through

Literary

from end to end in every corner

Antonyms

partially briefly intermittently incompletely sporadically seldom

Common collocations

  • throughout the day
  • throughout the year
  • throughout the world
  • throughout the process
  • throughout the country
  • throughout the night
  • throughout the study

Word family

adjective through
adverb through

Usage note

Indicates something extends from beginning to end or covers the whole period. Avoid using it to mean 'partially' or 'occasionally'.

Example sentences

  1. Throughout the movie, my sister kept talking.
  2. I searched throughout the house for my lost keys.
  3. Throughout history, people have made important discoveries.
  4. The flowers bloomed throughout the garden.
  5. We traveled throughout the whole country.

Quotes

  • Throughout my life, I have always felt a sense of connection with nature.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts throughout.
  • A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

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