throughout
preposition
through·out
| \ thrü-ˈau̇t
\
\
Definition of throughout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of
cities throughout the United States
2
: during the whole course or period of
troubled her throughout her life
throughout
adverbDefinition of throughout (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: in or to every part : everywhere
of one color throughout
2
: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
remained loyal throughout
Keep scrolling for more
Synonyms for throughout
Synonyms: Preposition
about, across, around, over, round, through
Synonyms: Adverb
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of throughout in a Sentence
Preposition
The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada. She has traveled throughout the world. His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties. Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease. It rained throughout the day.Adverb
The house is painted white throughout. The house has wood floors throughout. He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition
Ayala has been involved in several journalism organizations throughout her career, most focused on increasing the number of minorities and women in the U.S. newsroom and raising money for scholarships for students pursuing careers in the media. — Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, "Development is a two-edged sword on San Antonio’s historic West Side," 24 Aug. 2019 That stigma has been with him throughout his public career. — Theodore Kupfer, National Review, "The Not So Enigmatic Clarence Thomas," 22 Aug. 2019 Students in the capstone course, Engineering Design and Development, work throughout the year in teams with mentors to design a product. — Ramona Sentinel, "Mentors needed to assist Career Technical Education students," 22 Aug. 2019 Uche, meanwhile, has played sparingly throughout his career. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "These two players will determine if Michigan football's defense is elite," 21 Aug. 2019 Research shows that coming of age professionally during a bad economy impacts earnings throughout one’s career -- and the Great Recession was, of course, the worst economic crisis in 70 years. — oregonlive.com, "Millennials’ retirement prospects are grim, requiring action from political leaders now: study," 20 Aug. 2019 The Sports Illustrated model, 31, has opened up about the importance of accepting all bodies types many times throughout her career. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Pregnant Ashley Graham Shows Off Stretch Marks In Nude Photo," 19 Aug. 2019 The 6-foot-1, 225 pound back, who redshirted his freshman year, has battled injuries throughout his career. — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, "U of L running backs Dae Williams, Aidan Robbins are finally healthy, ready to contribute," 19 Aug. 2019 Grossman was neither pro- nor anti-Soviet but a heretical and nonconformist writer who was forced to make compromises throughout his career. — Sean Williams, Harper's magazine, "Letters," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
The small dining room features chic antique touches throughout, as well as an intimate bar perfect for enjoying a specialty cocktail. — al, "Take a culinary tour of the world in Crestline Village," 22 Aug. 2019 Johnson throughout has sought to marshal a sense of Churchillian bravado, summoning the spirit of World War II resilience that inflames British nationalism to this day. — Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, "Trump’s bigotry poses challenges for Britain’s next leader," 17 July 2019 The book also served, throughout, as a worthwhile goad, spurring me to test its assertions against my own uneasy re-experience — as both avid user and resistant consumer of social photography. — Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, "Review: Writing the book on selfies — sociologist reframes social photos," 10 Aug. 2019 There’s a conversation between a fictional man and a mermaid sprinkled throughout, as is some ongoing metaphor involving an angel, aliens, and a spaceship. — Caroline Tew, EW.com, "A guide to presidential candidate Marianne Williamson's books, from mild to wild," 1 Aug. 2019 Viewed by at least one in the team’s front office to be as talented as any player in the class, Reddish stayed on Cleveland’s radar throughout, as one of their scouts -- David Henderson -- spent plenty of time in Durham. — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Cavaliers see Darius Garland and Collin Sexton forming dangerous backcourt similar to Portland Trail Blazers," 21 June 2019 An array of bright, punchy colors were interspersed throughout, as seen in a fuchsia jacket and minidress as well as an orange skirt suit. — Sylvia & Julia Haghjoo, Harper's BAZAAR, "Exclusive: Chanel Haute Couture's Show in Photos," 3 July 2019 Directed by: Lars Klevberg Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman Rated: R for bloody horror violence, and language throughout. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, "Review: ‘Child’s Play’ isn’t scary, but it might inspire existential tech detox," 20 June 2019 All throughout, most of American Horror Story’s regular cast members are playing multiple characters — either reprising roles from previous seasons, playing new characters introduced in Apocalypse, or both. — Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "American Horror Story: Apocalypse was somehow both absolutely nuts and largely forgettable," 18 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'throughout.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for throughout
throughout
preposition
English Language Learners Definition of throughout
(Entry 1 of 2)
: in or to every part of (something)
: during an entire (situation or period of time)
throughout
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of throughout (Entry 2 of 2)
: in or to every part
: from the beginning to the end : during the whole time or situation
See the full definition for throughout in the English Language Learners Dictionary
throughout
adverb
through·out
| \ thrü-ˈau̇t
\
\
Kids Definition of throughout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: everywhere
The apartments are of one color throughout.
2
: from beginning to end
He remained loyal throughout.
throughout
prepositionKids Definition of throughout (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: in or to every part of
We spent a year traveling throughout the country.
2