Engels

throughout

gb/θɹuˈaʊt/ us/θɹuˈaʊt/
A2 Engels
~ 900
Betekenissen
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preposition A2 relation
1

In every part of something

In every part of a place or thing.

Gebruikspatroon: throughout [a place/thing]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'throughout' with 'through'. 'Throughout' means in every part, while 'through' can mean moving from one side to another.
Synoniemen
all over (More informal and conversational than 'throughout'.)
Antoniemen
in one part of (Describes being in only a limited area rather than all parts.)
Woordcombinaties
throughout the country |throughout the building |throughout the world |throughout the city
Thema's
daily life |geography |space |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • 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.

Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'during', but 'throughout' emphasizes that something happens for the whole time, not just part of it.
Synoniemen
all the time (More informal; can also mean continuously without interruption.)
Antoniemen
at times (Means only sometimes during a period.)
Woordcombinaties
throughout the year |throughout his life |throughout the day |throughout history
Thema's
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • He smiled throughout the day.
  • It was hot throughout the summer.
  • She stayed home throughout the weekend.
  • We worked hard throughout the year.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
throughout
IPA
GB/θɹuˈaʊt/
US/θɹuˈaʊt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
through - out (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (out)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: throughout
  • Plural: throughouts
Woordfamilie
Forms
throughouts noun
Core family
through preposition A1
Related words
thorough adjective B2 thoroughly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
thoroughness noun
Uitdrukkingen

throughout history

1
/θɹuˈaʊt hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase

Across all history

During all times in human history.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • The museum is open to visitors throughout the year.
  • He travels for work throughout the year.

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