through
from one end or side of something to the other
How often you will meet it
Rank 126 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 195,367 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.093% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
preposition
- from one end or side of something to the other
through in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The crew captain whirled and leaped, unseeing, through the crowd.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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Soon I found myself eating and drinking, and the blood once more was mashing through my veins.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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The throb of the motor came through the open window, and Miss Howard rose and moved to the door.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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A mighty cry of joy went forth through all the star, because the mother was reunited to her two children.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1