throughout
gb/θɹuˈaʊt/ us/θɹuˈaʊt/
A2
English
~ 900
az egész ...-ban/-ben, mindenütt, végig, egész ... alatt
A2
1
Usage pattern:
throughout [a place/thing]
The news spread quickly throughout the town.
A hír gyorsan elterjedt az egész városban.
There are security cameras throughout the building.
Az egész épületben vannak biztonsági kamerák.
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.
Learner examples
There are trees throughout the park.
Az egész parkban vannak fák.
The sound was heard throughout the school.
A hang az egész iskolában hallatszott.
Shops are open throughout the city.
We saw flags throughout the stadium.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'throughout' with 'through'. 'Throughout' means in every part, while 'through' can mean moving from one side to another.
Meaning
In every part of something
Collocations
throughout the country
|throughout the building
|throughout the world
|throughout the city
Synonyms
all over (More informal and conversational than 'throughout'.)
Antonyms
in one part of (Describes being in only a limited area rather than all parts.)
Themes
daily life
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In every part of a place or thing.
In or to every part of a place, object, or area.
A2
2
végig
A2
She remained calm throughout the meeting.
A megbeszélés alatt végig nyugodt maradt.
The team worked hard throughout the season.
A csapat egész szezonban keményen dolgozott.
He was cheerful throughout his life.
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Learner examples
He smiled throughout the day.
Egész nap mosolygott.
It was hot throughout the summer.
Egész nyáron meleg volt.
She stayed home throughout the weekend.
We worked hard throughout the year.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'during', but 'throughout' emphasizes that something happens for the whole time, not just part of it.
Meaning
During an entire time span
Collocations
throughout the year
|throughout his life
|throughout the day
|throughout history
Synonyms
all the time (More informal; can also mean continuously without interruption.)
Antonyms
at times (Means only sometimes during a period.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
For all of a period of time.
For the whole duration of a period of time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
throughout
IPA
GB/θɹuˈaʊt/
US/θɹuˈaʊt/
Syllables & stress
through - out (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (out)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: throughout
- Plural: throughouts
Word family
Forms
throughouts
noun
Core family
through
preposition A1
Related words
thorough
adjective B2
thoroughly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thoroughness
noun
Expressions
throughout history
1/θɹuˈaʊt hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
Across all history
During all times in human history.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
- He travels for work throughout the year.