throughout

[throo-out]

preposition

1. in or to every part of; everywhere in.

   They searched throughout the house.

2. from the beginning to the end of.

   He was bored throughout the play.

adverb

1. in every part.

   rotten throughout.

2. at every moment or point.

   following the text closely throughout.

throughout

/ θruːˈaʊt /

preposition

1. right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time)

   throughout the day

adverb

1. through the whole of some specified period or area

Word History and Origins

Origin of throughout¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English throw out, Old English thurh ūt “through and out the other side (of )”; through, out

Example Sentences

In this investigation, scientists measured concentrations of these chemicals in the tissues and diet of tree swallows, a migratory bird found throughout North America.

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On the other hand, the president has referred to the moment as an opportunity to root out Democrats working in career roles throughout the federal system.

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Of the many things my kids inherited from me, one is a rare bone disease that creates rounded bone spurs throughout our bodies.

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Even contemplating the fight in these terms risks normalizing all the corruption and abuse that’s taking place throughout our society at the hands of this administration.

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“The one thing throughout his process that has made it so much easier for everyone to be good advisers to him, is that he has said, ‘Tell me the truth.

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