throughout
gb/θɹuˈaʊt/ us/θɹuˈaʊt/
A2
Engels
~ 900
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
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.