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1throughout
adverb through·out \thrü-ˈau̇t\
: in or to every part
: from the beginning to the end : during the whole time or situation
Full Definition of THROUGHOUT
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>
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First Known Use of THROUGHOUT
13th century
Rhymes with THROUGHOUT
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2throughout
preposition
: in or to every part of (something)
: during an entire (situation or period of time)
Full Definition of THROUGHOUT
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>
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First Known Use of THROUGHOUT
13th century
THROUGHOUT Defined for Kids
1throughout
adverb through·out \thrü-ˈau̇t\
Definition of THROUGHOUT for Kids
1
: everywhere <The apartments are of one color throughout.>
2
: from beginning to end <He remained loyal throughout.>
2throughout
preposition
Definition of THROUGHOUT for Kids
1
: in or to every part of <We spent a year traveling throughout the country.>
2
: during the whole period of <It rained throughout the day.>
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