Through

ahd-5
  • preposition. In one side and out the opposite or another side of.
  • preposition. Among or between; in the midst of.
  • preposition. By way of.
  • preposition. undefined
  • preposition. By the means or agency of.
  • preposition. Into and out of the handling, care, processing, modification, or consideration of.
  • preposition. Here and there in; around.
  • preposition. From the beginning to the end of.
  • preposition. At or to the end of; done or finished with, especially successfully.
  • preposition. Up to and including.
  • preposition. Past and without stopping for.
  • preposition. Because of; on account of.
  • adverb. From one end or side to another or an opposite end or side.
  • adverb. From beginning to end; completely.
  • adverb. Throughout the whole extent or thickness; thoroughly.
  • adverb. Over the total distance; all the way.
  • adverb. To a conclusion or an accomplishment.
  • adjective. Allowing continuous passage; unobstructed.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Affording transportation to a destination with few or no stops and no transfers.
  • adjective. Continuing on a highway without exiting.
  • adjective. Passing or extending from one end, side, or surface to another.
  • adjective. Having finished; at completion.
  • adjective. Having no further concern, dealings, or connection.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Having no more use, value, or potential; washed-up.
  • adjective. Doomed to death or destruction.
  • idiom. (through and through) In every part; throughout.
  • idiom. (through and through) In every aspect; completely.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In plowing and other field-work, a single passage across the field; half of a bout.
  • noun. A stone coffin.
  • noun. A through-stone; a perpend.
  • Clear; open; unobstructed.
  • That extends or goes with little or no interruption or without change from one important or distant place to another: as, a through line of railway; a through train; a through passenger.
  • That entitles to transportation to the end of the line or succession of lines by which some distant point is reached: as, a through ticket; a through bill of lading.
  • From one side or end to the other side or end of; from the beginning to the end of: expressing transition or motion from or as from one point to another.
  • From the beginning to the end of; in or during the course of; coincident with: as, to enjoy good health all through life.
  • Throughout; over the whole surface or extent of; in all directions in; all over: as, to travel through the country.
  • Expressing passage in and out of, among, along, or within some yielding medium, or separable or penetrable aggregate: as, to move through the water, as a fish or a ship; to wander through the jungle; to run the fingers through the hair.
  • Expressing complete passage from one step to another in any series or course of action or treatment: as, to go through an operation; to go through college (that is a course of instruction in college); to go through a course of treatment or training.
  • Among: expressing a succession of experiences in passing along any course to ultimate exit or emergence: as, to pass through perils or tribulations.
  • By way of: expressing a preliminary or intermediate stage.
  • By means of: expressing instrumentality, means, or agency.
  • By reason of; on account of; in consequence of; out of: expressing reason or actuating principle or impulse: as, to run away through fear.
  • See the verbs.
  • From one end or side to the other: as, to pierce or bore a thing through. See thorough, adv.
  • From beginning to end: as, to read a letter through.
  • To the end; to the ultimate purpose: as, to carry a project through.
  • To the end or terminal point, as of a line of travel: as, that ticket will take you through.
  • Thoroughly.
  • Word Usage
    "My lot would have loved the sun for their cycle ride to Walsingham..they were drenched through& through..i expect you would have preferred the rain!"
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    direct  finished  
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