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1 Throughout — Through*out , prep. Quite through; from one extremity to the other of; also, every part of; as, to search throughout the house. [1913 Webster] Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year. Milton. [1913… …
2 throughout — [thro͞o out′] prep. 1. through the whole of; in every part of [throughout the nation] 2. all the way through; during every part of [sleeping throughout the lecture] adv. 1. in or during every part; everywhere; from start to finish 2. in every… …
3 Throughout — Through*out , adv. In every part; as, the cloth was of a piece throughout. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] …
4 throughout — I (All over) adverb all over, every bit, extensively, from beginning to end, from first to last, from the ground up, from the word go, inside and out, over all, to the end II (During) adverb for the duration, for the period of, in the course of,… …
5 throughout — late O.E. þurhut; see THROUGH (Cf. through) + OUT (Cf. out) (Cf. Ger. durchaus, 16c.) …
6 throughout — [adj] during the whole of all over, all the time, all through, around, at full length, completely, during, every bit, everyplace, everywhere, far and near, far and wide, for the duration, from beginning to end, from end to end, from one end to… …
7 throughout — ► PREPOSITION & ADVERB ▪ all the way through …
8 throughout — [[t]θruːa͟ʊt[/t]] ♦♦ 1) PREP If you say that something happens throughout a particular period of time, you mean that it happens during the whole of that period. The national tragedy of rival groups killing each other continued throughout 1990...… …
9 throughout — through|out [ θru aut ] function word *** Throughout can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): He remained in Paris throughout the war. as an adverb (without a following noun): It was a wonderful game and Johnson… …
10 throughout */*/*/ — UK [θruːˈaʊt] / US [θruˈaʊt] adverb, preposition Summary: Throughout can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): He remained in Paris throughout the war. as an adverb (without a following noun): It was a wonderful… …
11 throughout — through|out W1S3 [θru:ˈaut] prep, adv 1.) in every part of a particular area, place etc ▪ a large organization with offices throughout the world ▪ The disease spread rapidly throughout Europe. ▪ The house is in excellent condition, with fitted… …
12 throughout — I. adverb Date: 13th century 1. in or to every part ; everywhere < of one color throughout > 2. during the whole time or action ; from beginning to end < remained loyal throughout > II. preposition …
13 throughout — /throoh owt /, prep. 1. in or to every part of; everywhere in: They searched throughout the house. 2. from the beginning to the end of: He was bored throughout the play. adv. 3. in every part: rotten throughout. 4. at every moment or point:… …
14 throughout — 1 /Tru: aUt/ preposition 1 in every part of a particular area, place etc: a large international organization with offices throughout the world. 2 during all of a particular period, from the beginning to the end: He had misled the court throughout …
15 throughout — through•out [[t]θruˈaʊt[/t]] prep. 1) in or to every part of: throughout the house[/ex] 2) from beginning to end of: nodding throughout the sermon[/ex] 3) in every part or aspect: rotten throughout[/ex] 4) at every moment or point: Follow the… …
16 throughout*/ — [θruːˈaʊt] adv, preposition 1) in every part of a place The hotel has recently been redecorated throughout.[/ex] Pollution is a serious problem in major cities throughout the world.[/ex] 2) during the whole of a period of time or an event House… …
17 throughout — prep. & adv. prep. right through; from end to end of (throughout the town; throughout the 18th century). adv. in every part or respect (the timber was rotten throughout) …
18 throughout — preposition 1) it had repercussions throughout the Middle East Syn: all over, across, in every part of, everywhere in, all through, right through, all around 2) she remained fit throughout her life Syn: all through, all, for the duration of …
19 throughout — preposition 1) it had repercussions throughout Europe Syn: all over, in every part of, everywhere in 2) Rose had been very fit throughout her life Syn: all through, for the duration of, for the whole of, until the end of, all …
20 throughout — 1. preposition /θɹuːˈaʊt/ in every part of; all through And though a philosopher may live remote from business, the genius of philosophy, if carefully cultivated by several, must gradually diffuse itself throughout the whole society 2. adverb… …
