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Meaning of throughout a period
The primary meaning of "throughout a period" refers to something that happens or exists from the beginning to the end of a particular time.
Etymology of throughout a period
The word "throughout" is derived from the Old English words "þurh" (through) and "ūt" (out), which combined to form "þurhūt" (throughout), meaning from one end to the other
The phrase "a period" refers to a length of time, derived from the Old French "periode", which comes from the Latin "periodus", meaning a cycle or a round
Synonyms
during
over
in the course of
throughout
across
all through
from start to finish
from beginning to end
from one end to the other
all over
every inch of
in every part of
throughout the entirety of
for the duration of
over the course of
all along
the whole time
the entire time
every step of the way
at all points
at every stage
in every stage
from the start to the finish
from the beginning to the end
throughout the whole
throughout the entire
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is true at every point in a particular period of time
- * Used to indicate that something extends or spreads across the whole of a particular area or period
Usage Examples
- The company has been profitable throughout the year
- * The teacher was available to answer questions throughout the course
- * The city has experienced traffic congestion throughout the day
Antonyms
briefly
temporarily
sporadically
occasionally
intermittently
infrequently
rarely
seldom
at times
from time to time
on occasion
sporadically
in spots
unevenly
irregularly
partially
incompletely
at intervals
fitfully
spasmodically