saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme
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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Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Thread can saw through intestines requiring more extensive repair.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Dozens of ghostly, see-through bodies gliding through dark underground water, armed with teeth and claws, completely hidden from the world above.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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Verb
In the real world, his players had to see through its hot-and-cold absurdity.
—Sam McDowell February 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Thread can saw through intestines requiring more extensive repair.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The outer layer is made of 100 percent cotton for a breathable, soft texture that resembles linen, and it’s lined inside with a layer of polyester fabric that’s lightweight while preventing any see-through areas.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Dozens of ghostly, see-through bodies gliding through dark underground water, armed with teeth and claws, completely hidden from the world above.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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