throughout
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /θruˈaʊt/
KK: /θruˈaʊt/
adverb
Definition
During the entire time or in every part of something.
Example
The festival was celebrated throughout the city.
Conversation
Did you notice how the flowers bloomed beautifully throughout the park?
Yeah, it looked amazing! I loved the colors everywhere.
I think they should have more events throughout the year to celebrate it.
That would be great! It would bring the community together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
entirely
universally
consistently
Antonyms
partially
seldom
rarely
preposition
Definition
In every part of a place or during the entire time of an event.
Example
The festival is celebrated throughout the city every summer.
Conversation
I love how the park is so beautiful throughout the year.
Yeah, it really changes with the seasons, doesn't it?
Exactly! It feels like there's something new to see throughout every season.
Root Explanation
Throughout → It is formed from "through" (from Old English "þurh", meaning by means of or across) and "out" (from Old English "ūtan", meaning outside or outward). The word "throughout" means in every part or during the whole extent of something.
Memory Tip
Think of going 'across' ('through') and 'out' ('out') to remember that 'throughout' means in every part or during the whole extent.
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