Synonyms of through

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preposition

ˈthrü 

1

as in among

in or into the middle of

lost control of the car and drove through the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• among
• midst
• between
• mid
• amid
• in the thick of
• betwixt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• from
• out of

2

as in throughout

in random positions within the boundaries of

the numerous small towns scattered through these hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throughout
• around
• across
• over
• on
• about
• round

3

as in during

in the course of

thoughtless people talking through the whole movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• during
• by
• throughout
• amid
• over
• pending

4

as in across

to the opposite side of

walked through the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• across
• over
• around
• athwart
• round
• past
• beyond

5

as in via

along the way of

the quickest way out of the building is through that hall there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• via
• by
• across
• along
• near
• under
• by way of
• beneath
• beyond
• over
• outside
• below
• throughout
• alongside
• nearby
• underneath
• past

6

as in with

as the result of

won the tournament through practice and hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• with
• due to
• because of
• on account of
• owing to

7

as in by

using the means or agency of

apparently got his money through theft and deception

Synonyms & Similar Words

• via
• with
• by
• in
• per
• by means of
• by dint of
• by virtue of

through

2 of 3

adverb

ˈthrü 

1

as in around

from beginning to end

read the letter through twice

never once missed class the whole year through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• around
• throughout
• over
• round

2

as in over

from one side to the other of an intervening space

the bullet struck the door and went right through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• across
• over
• athwart
• clear

through

3 of 3

adjective

ˈthrü 

as in up

brought or having come to an end

a standing ovation for the cast when the play was through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• up
• finished
• over
• done
• down
• complete
• ended
• completed
• out of hand
• out of the way
• terminated
• concluded
• over with
• accomplished
• defunct
• realized
• achieved
• obsolete
• attained
• extinct
• expired
• compassed
• dead
• kaput

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ongoing
• incomplete
• unfinished
• continuing
• undone
• uncompleted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of through

Preposition

Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Newer references now represent many different versions of the human genome through branching paths rather than forcing everyone’s DNA onto one template. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Some inland flash flooding will be possible, especially in areas with poor drainage, where blown leaves can clog storm drains, or where the heaviest bands of rain move through. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Once the liquid has heated through, cover tightly and transfer the pot to the oven. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Emery jumped up and down when Pau Torres passed into the middle of nowhere and when Bailey’s attempt of a through ball was easily cut out. — Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024

And though the album moves effortlessly through many sonic places, there's a through-line for the band. — Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024

Phrases Containing through

• follow through (with)
• get through
• go through
• put through
• run through
• through and through
• walk through