throughout
gb/θɹuˈaʊt/ us/θɹuˈaʊt/
A2
Inglese
~ 900
Accezioni
0 accezioni
preposition
A2
relation
1
In every part of something
In every part of a place or thing.
Schema d'uso:
throughout [a place/thing]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'throughout' with 'through'. 'Throughout' means in every part, while 'through' can mean moving from one side to another.
Sinonimi
all over (More informal and conversational than 'throughout'.)
Contrari
in one part of (Describes being in only a limited area rather than all parts.)
Collocazioni
throughout the country
|throughout the building
|throughout the world
|throughout the city
Temi
daily life
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'during', but 'throughout' emphasizes that something happens for the whole time, not just part of it.
Sinonimi
all the time (More informal; can also mean continuously without interruption.)
Contrari
at times (Means only sometimes during a period.)
Collocazioni
throughout the year
|throughout his life
|throughout the day
|throughout history
Temi
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- He smiled throughout the day.
- It was hot throughout the summer.
- She stayed home throughout the weekend.
- We worked hard throughout the year.
Grammatica
Forma base
throughout
IPA
GB/θɹuˈaʊt/
US/θɹuˈaʊt/
Sillabe e accento
through - out (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (out)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: throughout
- Plural: throughouts
Famiglia di parole
Forms
throughouts
noun
Core family
through
preposition A1
Related words
thorough
adjective B2
thoroughly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thoroughness
noun
Espressioni
throughout history
1/θɹuˈaʊt hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
Across all history
During all times in human history.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
- He travels for work throughout the year.