through

through is on the Basic English 850 List.

throat - through - thumb

through is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

three - through - throw

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /θruː/, SAMPA: /Tru:/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /θru/, SAMPA: /Tru/

• Audio (US)

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• Homophones: thru, threw

Preposition

Preposition through

1. from one end or side of something to the other
   • Synonym: thru

   The ink went through the paper and made the table wet.

   The thief came in through the window.

   She pushed the thread through the hole in the needle.

Related words

• throughout
• thru
• thruout