throughout
gb/θɹuˈaʊt/ us/θɹuˈaʊt/
A2
Englisch
~ 900
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
preposition
A2
relation
1
In every part of something
In every part of a place or thing.
Verwendungsmuster:
throughout [a place/thing]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'throughout' with 'through'. 'Throughout' means in every part, while 'through' can mean moving from one side to another.
Synonyme
all over (More informal and conversational than 'throughout'.)
Antonyme
in one part of (Describes being in only a limited area rather than all parts.)
Wortverbindungen
throughout the country
|throughout the building
|throughout the world
|throughout the city
Themen
daily life
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The news spread quickly throughout the town.
- There are security cameras throughout the building.
- The smell of fresh bread filled the air throughout the house.
- The disease has spread throughout the region.
- Throughout the park, flowers were in full bloom.
Beispiele für Lernende
- There are trees throughout the park.
- The sound was heard throughout the school.
- Shops are open throughout the city.
- We saw flags throughout the stadium.
adverb
A2
relation
2
During an entire time span
For all of a period of time.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with 'during', but 'throughout' emphasizes that something happens for the whole time, not just part of it.
Synonyme
all the time (More informal; can also mean continuously without interruption.)
Antonyme
at times (Means only sometimes during a period.)
Wortverbindungen
throughout the year
|throughout his life
|throughout the day
|throughout history
Themen
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- She remained calm throughout the meeting.
- The team worked hard throughout the season.
- He was cheerful throughout his life.
- It rained heavily throughout the night.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He smiled throughout the day.
- It was hot throughout the summer.
- She stayed home throughout the weekend.
- We worked hard throughout the year.
Grammatik
Grundform
throughout
IPA
GB/θɹuˈaʊt/
US/θɹuˈaʊt/
Silben & Betonung
through - out (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (out)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: throughout
- Plural: throughouts
Wortfamilie
Forms
throughouts
noun
Core family
through
preposition A1
Related words
thorough
adjective B2
thoroughly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thoroughness
noun
Ausdrücke
throughout history
1/θɹuˈaʊt hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
Across all history
During all times in human history.
Beispiele
- Throughout history, people have searched for meaning in life.
- Wars have occurred throughout history.
throughout the day
1/θɹuˈaʊt ðə dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
All through the day
For all hours of a day.
Beispiele
- We will have short breaks throughout the day.
- He drank water regularly throughout the day.
throughout the year
1/θɹuˈaʊt ðə jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
All through the year
For all months of the year.
Beispiele
- The museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
- He travels for work throughout the year.