Through Definition
through
adverb
- from beginning to end; "read this book through"
- over the whole distance; "this bus goes through to New York"
- to completion; "think this through very carefully!"
- in diameter; "this cylinder measures 15 inches through"
- throughout the entire extent; "got soaked through in the rain"; "I'm frozen through"; "a letter shot through with the writer's personality"; "knew him through and through"; "boards rotten through and through"
adjective
- having finished or arrived at completion; "certain to make history before he's done"; "it's a done deed"; "after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up"; "almost through with his studies"
- (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes; "a through street"; "a through bus"; "through traffic"
"Through" in song lyrics
See how through is used in real songs:
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"Hoppin' fences, coherant distance while we passin' through"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"Lucky I'm the same after all I've been through"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs, Toilet — Life's Been Good to Me -
"Twelve bar vandals, open mics is what I ran through"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down
Words that rhyme with through
Usage tips for "through"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "through" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for through to find words that pair well.