(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
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Denotes a termination of something or an action
“Tyrion and Daenerys stood triumphant after the Battle of Blackwater was through, though neither looked particularly happy after their victory.”
Denotes a proceeding from one point to another in the quickest manner and without interruption
“There is a through flight to Canada opening in the next hour and a half if you are interested, Sir.”
To be fed up
“I am just about through with this dead-end job.”
No longer capable, effective or needed
In continuous succession
To the conclusion
“I know this divorce is tough but you'll get through.”
From one end to another
“If he gets through, it will be some kind of miracle.”
From start to finish
“After enduring an emotional roller coaster, Luke finally got through his Jedi training.”
Without interruption or interference
“While the other children are able to placate themselves, Kris carries on through with his temper.”
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
From one side or position to another
Using the means of
“Tyrion is forced to survive the world of Westeros through his ability to pay close attention to the world around him and not to his own desires.”
As a result of
“Luke completed his Jedi training through sheer determination and persistence.”
(while moving) In and amongst or surrounded by
“Bourne had to run through the crowd to conceal himself from the assassins.”
To the other side of
“Andy Dufresne crawled through a tunnel of human waste to escape from his cell at Shawshank prison.”
During the course of
“I was kept awake when the neighbor's dog decided it was a good idea to bark and howl through the night.”
Within a section of
“There were beautiful paintings plastered on walls through the large corridor.”
Up to and including
“The session will go from eleven o'clock in the morning through six o'clock in the evening.”
To be finished or done with
In the middle of, or surrounded by
Up to the time that (a condition becomes true)
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