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    throughout
    /θruːˈaʊt/

    preposition

    • 1. in every part of (a place or object): "the event had repercussions throughout Europe" Similar all overall roundin every part ofall through

    adverb

    • 1. in every part of a place or object: "the house is in good order throughout" Similar all overall roundin every part ofall through

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  2. Learn the meaning of throughout as a preposition or adverb, and how to use it in different contexts. See sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in other languages.

  3. Learn the preposition and adverb forms of throughout, and see synonyms, examples, and word history. Throughout means in or to every part, or during the whole course or period of something.

  4. Throughout definition: in or to every part of; everywhere in. See examples of THROUGHOUT used in a sentence.

  5. THROUGHOUT meaning: 1. in every part, or during the whole period of time: 2. in every part, or during the whole period…. Learn more.

  6. If you say that something happens or exists throughout a place, you mean that it happens or exists in all parts of that place. The foundation now runs projects throughout Africa, the Caribbean and South East Asia. These terms will be used throughout the book. Throughout is also an adverb.

  7. Use the adverb throughout for things that keep going from beginning to end. If you mention your perfect grades several times throughout a conversation, your interviewer will know you're smart, but might also think you're kind of obnoxious.

  8. 1. in or to every part of: throughout the house. 2. from beginning to end of: nodding throughout the sermon. adv. 3. in every part or aspect: rotten throughout. 4. at every moment or point: Follow the text throughout. [before 1000]