through Synonyms
Another word for through
• adverb (Context 1)
Moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening, channel, or location.
"The security guard unlocked the gate and waved the visitors past."
• preposition (Context 2)
Moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening, interior, or surrounding medium.
"The commuter train sped via the mountain tunnel toward the coast."
• preposition (Context 3)
Continuing in time from the beginning to the end of a period, or up to and including a specified time or item.
"The art exhibition runs from Tuesday throughout Sunday this week."
• preposition (Context 4)
By means of a process, agency, or intermediary, or as a result of a particular cause.
"She achieved her fluency in Spanish via years of dedicated practice and immersion."
• adverb (Context 5)
From the beginning to the end of an experience, period, or inspection, or completely to the core.
"Please read the contract completely carefully before signing the final page."
• adjective (Context 6)
Having completed an activity, task, or relationship, or having no further use or prospect of success.
"Let me know when you are done with the reference book so I can borrow it."
• preposition (Context 7)
Having successfully passed beyond or endured a difficult stage, test, or ordeal.
"Our debaters made it past the preliminary rounds without a single loss."
• adjective (Context 8)
Continuing or valid to the final destination without requiring a change of vehicle or interruption, or allowing continuous passage from one end to the other.
"We booked a direct train to Paris so we would not have to transfer stations with our heavy luggage."
• adverb (Context 9)
Connected by telephone to the intended person or department.
"I waited on hold for ten minutes before the operator finally put me connected to the billing office."
Opposites of through
The opposite of through shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: