see through

1 of 2

verb

saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through

transitive verb

: to grasp the true nature of

saw through the scheme

see-through

2 of 2

adjective

ˈsē-ˌthrü 

: transparent sense 1

Synonyms of see through

Adjective

• transparent
• crystal
• clear
• liquid
• translucent

Examples of see through in a Sentence

Adjective

consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon

a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Defeating the measure in November will require Democratic voters to see through the false choice they’re being offered by party leaders and reject the idea that gerrymandering Maryland is the appropriate response to gerrymandering elsewhere. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026

Using huge infrared telescopes that can see through that veil of dust, astronomers have been able to watch some of these stars swirling around the black hole. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The style is a round-toe stiletto mule with a soft see-through Plexi upper. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Each one is see-through, so all the contents are organized but still in view, and the lids feature grooves for secure stacking. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for see through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou