throughout — in every part of; during the whole period of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: in every part of; during the whole period of
Pronunciation (IPA): /θruˈaʊt/
Example Sentences
- My cat follows me throughout the house like a furry stalker.
- She remained calm throughout the exam period.
- The smell of kimchi spread throughout the entire building.
throughout
PREPOSITION[/θruˈaʊt/]
in every part of; during the whole period of
The head baker monitors quality throughout the entire morning baking process
Throughout the journey, no need to worry about going without courage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'thurgh' (through) combined with 'out' (outside). The word evolved from Old English 'þurh' meaning 'through,' with the addition of 'out' to create a more emphatic or complete sense of pervasiveness.
Breakdown
through (via, by way of) + out (completely, entirely) = throughout (in every part of; during the whole period of)
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📝Examples
“My cat follows me throughout the house like a furry stalker.”
“She remained calm throughout the exam period.”
“The smell of kimchi spread throughout the entire building.”
“Technology has transformed education throughout the world.”
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