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

The layer between reality and fiction within the show is porous yet defined, conjuring the peculiar experience of seeing through the looking glass. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

On a separate note, using your intellectual powers to see through the smokescreens will be amplified at this time. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Adjective

The 70,000-square foot indoor waterpark is set to open in mid-October with the upgrades which will include a new see-through roof. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The style also featured 5 to 6 inch see-through platform soles partnered with thin stiletto heels. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 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