Throughout
θruːˈaʊt
Definitions
2 meaningsDuring the whole time or period of; in or to every part of.
θruːˈaʊt
From beginning to end or in every part of
The store is open throughout the week.
💡 Simply: It means all the way from start to finish, or in all parts of something. Like, if you read a book throughout the night, you read it all night.
👶 For kids: It means all the way through or in every part of something. Like, rain all over the place.
More Examples
The artist's work was displayed throughout the gallery.
The news spread throughout the town.
The children played in the park throughout the afternoon.
How It's Used
"The museum is open throughout the year."
"Rain was falling throughout the country."
In or to every part; everywhere; from beginning to end.
θruːˈaʊt
In or to every part; everywhere
The message was clear throughout the presentation.
💡 Simply: It means everywhere or all the way. For instance, if you see decorations throughout the house, it means they are everywhere.
👶 For kids: It means all over the place! Like, a movie is playing all the way from the beginning to the end.
More Examples
The issue of climate change is discussed throughout the report.
The noise echoed throughout the building.
The rumors spread throughout the office.
How It's Used
"The theme of love is evident throughout the novel."
"The music played throughout the evening."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
through thick and thin
In good times and bad; under all circumstances.
"They have supported each other through thick and thin."
From Middle English 'thoroughout', a combination of 'thorough' (completely) and 'out' (from the beginning to the end).
Historically used in Middle English, and related to the concept of completeness and traversing an area completely.
Memory tip
Think of it as 'all the way' – all the way through.
Word Origin
"thorough (completely) + out (from the beginning to the end)"