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

But Christine claimed the phone’s location history differed from what friends were seeing through Snapchat. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Scarcity has to be real, or consumers quickly see through it. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Adjective

Ornately woven with see-through elements, the bold design embodied both Helen of Troy’s complexity and famed beauty. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

The best picks for summer feel as light as air and look just as fabulous, but are still substantial enough not to be see-through. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 14 July 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