through

The word “through” means moving from one side or end of something to the other. In plain terms, a word for movement from one side to another, or for being finished with something.

“Through” is pronounced throo (/θɹu/ in IPA).

Here is “through” used in a sentence: “The train went through the tunnel.”

Depending on how it is used, “through” can be a preposition and an adjective.

The word “through” comes from Old English. From Old English þurh, going back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to pass through.".

“Through” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Through” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving from one side or end of something to the other.

They sound identical but differ completely. 'Through' is a preposition or adverb about passing from one side of something to the other, as in 'through the door.' 'Threw' is the past tense of the verb 'throw,' as in 'she threw the ball.' If you can replace it with 'tossed,' the correct word is 'threw.'

'Through' suggests moving into something and out the other side, often within an enclosed or three-dimensional space, as in 'through the forest' or 'through a tunnel.' 'Across' suggests moving over a surface from one side to the other, as in 'across the road.' Choose 'through' when you pass inside or amid something.

Despite the similar spelling, they are unrelated. 'Through' is a preposition meaning from one side to the other, as in 'through the gate.' 'Thorough' is an adjective meaning complete and careful in every detail, as in 'a thorough inspection.' They are also pronounced differently, with 'thorough' having two clear syllables.

'The train went through the tunnel' shows movement in one end and out the other. 'She pushed through the crowd' shows passing amid people. 'Sunlight streamed through the window' shows passing from one side of something to the other. Each describes travelling from one side or end to the far side.