Synonyms for through
- preposition
- adjective
All synonyms
Preposition
by means of, with, by, about, because of, due to, on account of, thro' formal dated
Adjective
Definitions
- prep. 1
From one side or end of (something) to the other. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.
The bullet went right through his leg.
- adj. 1
Passing from one side of something to the other.
Interstate highways form a nationwide system of through roads.
Related words
- Word family
- throughflow throughout throughput thruway
- Phrases
- run-through get through carry through go through come through pass-through cut through pull through
- Other spellings
- thru
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By refers to the agent; through, to the means, cause, or condition; with, to the instrument. By commonly refers to persons; with, to things; through may refer to either.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| through | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- by1
- 4 letters
- with1, over2, done1
- 5 letters
- about2
- 6 letters
- direct2
- 8 letters
- finished2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (over2 = 2 syllables).