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throughout [θruːˈaʊt] prep right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time) throughout the day adv
through the whole of some specified period or area ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
throughout preposition 1. right through, all through, everywhere in, for the duration of, during the whole of, through the whole of, from end to end of The same themes are repeated throughout the film. 2. all over, all through, everywhere in, through the whole of, over the length and breadth of He now runs projects throughout Africa. adverb 1. from start to finish, right through, the whole time, all the time, from the start, all through, from beginning to end The concert wasn't bad, but people talked throughout. 2. all through, right through, in every nook and cranny Throughout, the walls are white. Translations throughout [θrʊˈaʊt] A. PREP 1. (place) → por todo we have branches throughout the country → tenemos sucursales por todo el país there were flowers throughout the house → había flores por toda la casa the company is known throughout the world → la compañía es conocida en todo el mundo 2. (time, process) → durante todo throughout last winter → durante todo el invierno pasado he was a socialist throughout his life → fue un socialista durante toda su vida B. ADV 1. (= fully) → completamente; (= everywhere) → en todas partes, por todas partes the house is carpeted throughout → la casa está completamente alfombrada 2. (time, process) → de principio a fin on this project, the emphasis has been on teamwork throughout → en este proyecto, se ha hecho hincapié en el trabajo en equipo de principio a fin the film was boring throughout → la película fue aburrida de principio a fin the weather was good throughout → hizo buen tiempo todos los días throughout [θruːˈaʊt] prep (time) → pendant tout(e) le*(la) throughout the year → pendant toute l'année throughout prep (place) → überall in (+dat); throughout the country → im ganzen Land; throughout the world → in der ganzen Welt adv (= in every part) the house is carpeted throughout → das Haus ist ganz or überall mit Teppichboden ausgelegt; a house with electric light throughout → ein Haus, das in jedem Raum elektrisches Licht hat; a block of flats with water and gas throughout → ein Wohnblock mit Wasser und Gas in allen Wohnungen; the coat is lined throughout → der Mantel ist ganz gefüttert throughout [θruːˈaʊt] 1. prep 2. adv b. (the whole time) → dal principio alla fine, sempre throughout [θruːˈaʊt] 1. prep 2. adv b. (the whole time) → dal principio alla fine, sempre How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the next chapter the Struggle for Existence amongst all organic beings throughout the world, which inevitably follows from their high geometrical powers of increase, will be treated of. (Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Brazen Crown, Perpetual Arch-Master of the Rosicrucian Masons of Mesopotamia; Attached (in Honorary Capacities) to Societies Musical, Societies Medical, Societies Philosophical, and Societies General Benevolent, throughout Europe; etc. Let it be remarked, in the third place, that the intercourse throughout the Union will be facilitated by new improvements. |
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