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

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
But Americans see through their research-and-development excuse. Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Alphabet’s stock has more than doubled in the past year, outperforming all the company’s megacap peers, as investors applaud its AI investments and the returns Google is seeing through its Gemini upgrades. Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Adjective
The front upper is crafted from soft see-through plexi. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 Lagoon-side drink deliveries come with insider recommendations urging you to take advantage of the see-through kayaks, to never miss a sunrise, and to camp out on the dock post-dinner to count shooting stars. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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