saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme
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
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The story follows a young girl (Banin Ahmad Nayef) who is chosen to bake a special cake to celebrate the birthday of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, setting her on a tragicomic journey to see through the task.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The revealing one-piece, which bared a tiny see-through lace triangle bra underneath, was accessorized with a long black velvet coat.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Short-wave infrared imaging (SWIR), is one of the most recent developments in this technology, allowing users to see through materials like vehicle windshields and expanding its use in transportation, inspection, and safety applications.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The story follows a young girl (Banin Ahmad Nayef) who is chosen to bake a special cake to celebrate the birthday of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, setting her on a tragicomic journey to see through the task.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The primary suite takes up an entire wing of the second floor, encompassing a bedroom and bathroom separated by a see-through fireplace, a private balcony, and a dressing room that leads to a personal laundry and bathroom.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
The revealing one-piece, which bared a tiny see-through lace triangle bra underneath, was accessorized with a long black velvet coat.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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