Through meaning

What does “through” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“through” is an adjective and adverb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having finished or arrived at completion.

through

adjective

  1. having finished or arrived at completion

    “certain to make history before he's done”

    “it's a done deed”

  2. (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes

    “a through street”

    “a through bus”

adverb

  1. from beginning to end

    “read this book through”

  2. over the whole distance

    “this bus goes through to New York”

  3. to completion

    “think this through very carefully!”

  4. in diameter

    “this cylinder measures 15 inches through”

  5. throughout the entire extent

    “got soaked through in the rain”

    “I'm frozen through”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University