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

Ho also said Celeste bore two significant penetrating injuries — one wound to her abdomen, which passed through the diaphragm and injured the liver, and the other penetrated the left side of her chest, damaging ribs and entered the chest cavity. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Adverb

Stir in corn, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the lime juice; cook over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

For travelers, especially frequent travelers, the airport is no longer just a place to pass through. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 17 July 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