through
throughpreposition
UK/θruː/US/θruː/
FROM SIDE TO SIDE
A2from one end or side of something to the other
- We drove through the town.
- The ball went through the window.
TIME
B1from the start to the end of a period of time
- The baby slept through the night.
- It rained all through the holiday.
BECAUSE OF
B1because of someone or something, or by using them
- I got the job through a friend.
- She became famous through her music.
UNTIL
B1US from one day or month until the end of another
- The museum is open Monday through Friday.
throughadverb
UK/θruː/US/θruː/
B1from one side or end of something to the other
- The gate was open, so we walked through.
- Could you let me through, please?