preposition “through”
- from one side to the opposite side of something
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The cat crawled through the small opening in the fence.
- surrounded by
The hikers moved through the dense forest, looking for a clearing.
- achieving something by using a particular means
She secured the job through a recommendation from a friend.
- happening because of a specific reason or cause
He got the promotion through hard work and dedication.
adverb “through”
- from one side to the other
The cat saw the hole and crawled through.
- throughout the inside
The marinade needs to soak through for the best flavor.
- lasting for the entire duration of a period of time
The detective worked all night through to solve the case.
- continuing until completion
Despite the challenges, she promised she would see the issue through.
adjective “through”
base form through, non-gradable
- designed for continuous or uninterrupted travel from one side to another
The new bypass is a through route that helps avoid city traffic.
- finished, complete
Once the painting was through, the artist stepped back to admire his work.
- having no future prospects in a particular situation or career
With his reputation ruined, he knew he was through in the industry.
- having lost interest or desire to continue with someone or something
After years of arguments, she was finally through with their toxic relationship.
- traveling from the starting point to the destination without any stops or changes in equipment
Passengers appreciated the convenience of the through train from Paris to Berlin.