see through

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verb

saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme

see-through

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adjective

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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Verb
There is some excellent location-shooting in downtown Los Angeles during the climax, seen through the lens of a bodycam or quadcopter or drone camera. Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 Coloradans and all Americans can see through the haze of this administration’s lies. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Posing on top of an antique vanity and inside a wooden cabinet, Bieber cycled through a parade of sheer lace, see-through mesh, and strappy designs in shades of red, black, pink, and cream. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see through

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of see through was in 1851

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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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