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

Rooms The rooms here emulate the color palette seen through the windows looking out onto Long Island Sound. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

The series’ popularity continued to explode after the Bug Films anime adaptation and is seen through the enthusiasm of fans offline and online. — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Adjective

This Quince find has adjustable straps, a square neckline, a smocked back, and an A-line skirt that isn’t see-through. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

On August 3, the 50-year-old actress attended a press conference for The Odyssey in Seoul, South Korea, wearing an unexpected see-through Tom Ford look. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 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