Definition of throughout
1 : all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of cities throughout the United States
2 : during the whole course or period of troubled her throughout her life
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Examples of throughout in a Sentence
The house is painted white throughout.
The house has wood floors throughout.
He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
First Known Use of throughout
13th century
throughout
Definition of throughout
1 : in or to every part : everywhere of one color throughout
2 : during the whole time or action : from beginning to end remained loyal throughout
Examples of throughout in a Sentence
The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada.
She has traveled throughout the world.
His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties.
Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease.
It rained throughout the day.
First Known Use of throughout
13th century
THROUGHOUT Defined for English Language Learners
throughout
playDefinition of throughout for English Language Learners
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: in or to every part
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: from the beginning to the end : during the whole time or situation
throughout
Definition of throughout for English Language Learners
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: in or to every part of (something)
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: during an entire (situation or period of time)
THROUGHOUT Defined for Kids
Definition of throughout for Students
1 : everywhere The apartments are of one color throughout.
2 : from beginning to end He remained loyal throughout.
Definition of throughout for Students
1 : in or to every part of We spent a year traveling throughout the country.
2 : during the whole period of It rained throughout the day.
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