Definition: Completely through, right the way through.
Alright class, settle in, let’s take a look!
You’ve come across “throughout,” and you’ve read the definition – “completely through, right the way through.” That's a good start, a solid foundation for understanding.
But let’s dig a little deeper, shall we? "Throughout" doesn't just mean
partially
going through something. It means
all the way
. Think of it like this:
It describes something that happens or exists
everywhere
in a period of time, or
across all parts
of something.
Let’s look at some examples to make it clear:
“The rain fell throughout the whole day.” – That means the rain was falling
all day long
, not just for a little while.
"She practiced her scales throughout the lesson." - She was practicing scales
during every part of the lesson
.
You could also think of it as "from beginning to end," or “across everything”.
Rhyming reminder:
“Through” is a word that’s often used, you see,
But “throughout” means
completely
, for all to agree!
Do you have any questions about this? Perhaps you can give me an example sentence where you think "throughout" would fit nicely?