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

Howell Area Fire Department Chief Andrew Box said when firefighters arrived, flames could be seen through the building's door. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Webb is allowing astronomers to see through dust and farther into the infrared universe, and observations across different wavelengths can reveal processes that would otherwise remain hidden. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Adjective

An oversize half-moon couch anchors the living room, where a chic bar with see-through shelving separates the space from the formal dining room. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

In one photo, Victoria wore a plunging black lace slip dress with a totally see-through long skirt that featured pink and green floral embroidery. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 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