through
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A2
/θruː/
passage or completion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'through' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þurh', where 'þurh' meant 'through, by means of'.
Historical Evolution
'þurh' changed from Old English to Middle English 'thurh' and eventually became the modern English word 'through'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'by means of or via', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having finished or completed something.
I'm through with my homework.
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Adverb 1
continuing in time toward completion of (a process or period).
She worked through the night.
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