through

UK: θruː | US: θruː

Definition

  1. prep. from one side or end to the other side or end of (something)

  2. prep. by means of; because of

  3. adv. from one side or end to another

  4. adj. (of transportation) continuing without requiring changes

Structure
thur <Old English "thurh">gh <silent, historical spelling>
Etymology

The word "through" originates from Old English thurh, meaning "from one side to the other." It is related to German durch and Dutch door, all deriving from Proto-Germanic thurx. The silent "gh" was added in Middle English under the influence of French scribes but never pronounced. The core idea of passage or penetration has remained consistent across its evolution.

Examples

  1. She walked through the forest at night.

  2. The rumor spread through the school quickly.

  3. The train goes straight through to London.

  4. He succeeded through hard work.

  5. The arrow went right through the target.