through

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Passing from one side of something to the other.

   • Interstate highways form a nationwide system of through roads.
   • It is possible to use a through bolt so that the bolt will be loaded axially, but usually axial loads are only components of the total load on the bolt.

2. 2.Finished; complete.

   • They were through with laying the subroof by noon.

3. 3.Along the course of a task etc.; used in expressions of progress towards the end.

   • It's a big job but we're halfway through.

4. 4.Without a future; done for.

   • You chumps are tougher than you look. But I'm not through yet! Everyone! GET 'EM!!!
   • After being implicated in the scandal, he was through as an executive in financial services.

Prep

Preposition

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A word placed before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show its relationship to another part of the sentence.

1. 1.From one side or end of (something) to the other.

   • You can't see through a brick wall!
   • The bullet went right through his leg.
   • Go straight ahead and through that door.

2. 2.Via or by way of.

   • I met her through a friend of mine.
   • The hot water enters through this pipe.
   • I received this anonymous letter through the post.

3. 3.Throughout or across the extent of.

   • There are errors all through this report.
   • Work the eggs and sugar through the mixture.

4. 4.Amidst or surrounded by (while moving).

   • The arrow flew through the air.
   • I spent all day wading through paperwork.
   • We slogged through the mud for hours before turning back and giving up.

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