Through

English Meaning

From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.

1. In one side and out the opposite or another side of: went through the tunnel.
2. Among or between; in the midst of: a walk through the flowers.
3. By way of: climbed in through the window.
4. By the means or agency of: bought the antique vase through a dealer.
5. Into and out of the handling, care, processing, modification, or consideration of: Her application went through our office. Run the figures through the computer.
6. Here and there in; around: a tour through France.
7. From the beginning to the end of: stayed up through the night.
8. At or to the end of; done or finished with, especially successfully: We are through the initial testing period.
9. Up to and including: a play that runs through December; a volume that covers A through D.
10. Past and without stopping for: drove through a red light.
11. Because of; on account of: She succeeded through hard work. He declined the honor through modesty.
12. From one end or side to another or an opposite end or side: opened the door and went through.
13. From beginning to end; completely: I read the article once through.
14. Throughout the whole extent or thickness; thoroughly: warmed the leftovers clear through; got soaked through in the rain; a letter that was shot through with the writer's personality.
15. Over the total distance; all the way: drove through to their final destination.
16. To a conclusion or an accomplishment: see a matter through.
17. Allowing continuous passage; unobstructed: a through street.
18. Affording transportation to a destination with few or no stops and no transfers: a through bus; a through ticket.
19. Continuing on a highway without exiting: through traffic; through lanes.
20. Passing or extending from one end, side, or surface to another: a through beam.
21. Having finished; at completion: She was through with the project.
22. Having no further concern, dealings, or connection: I'm through with him.
23. Having no more use, value, or potential; washed-up: That swimmer is through as an athlete.
24. Doomed to death or destruction.
25. through and through In every part; throughout: wet through and through.
26. through and through In every aspect; completely: a success through and through.