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Meaning of throughout
The primary meaning of the word "throughout" is to indicate something that happens or is true at all points in a particular period of time or place.
Etymology of throughout
The word "throughout" has its roots in Old English, with "through" coming from "þurh" meaning "through" or "by means of", and "out" from "ūt" meaning "out" or "outside"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to indicate a sense of completeness or entirety, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to time, place, and extent
Synonyms
across
throughout
during
over
all through
in the course of
from start to finish
from beginning to end
all over
everywhere
in every place
universally
widely
extensively
broadly
comprehensively
thoroughly
completely
entirely
wholly
fully
totally
altogether
from one end to the other
from top to bottom
inside out
upside down
backward and forward
in every nook and cranny
in every corner
high and low
far and wide
all around
on all sides
in all directions
everyplace
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is true at all points in a particular period of time or place
- From one end to the other of a place or period of time
- In all parts of a place or system
Usage Examples
- The new policy will be applied throughout the company, affecting all employees
- The city is experiencing a heatwave, with high temperatures throughout the day
- The artist's work is exhibited throughout the gallery, showcasing her entire collection
Antonyms
at no point
nowhere
never
not at all
nowhere near
in no way
to no extent
hardly
scarcely
barely
partially
incompletely
inadequately
insufficiently
sporadically
intermittently
occasionally
infrequently
rarely
seldom
at times
in some places
in certain areas
to some degree