Synonyms of throughout
1
: all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of
cities throughout the United States
2
: during the whole course or period of
troubled her throughout her life

throughout

2 of 2

adverb

1
: in or to every part : everywhere
of one color throughout
2
: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
remained loyal throughout

Examples of throughout in a Sentence

Preposition The company has stores throughout the United States and Canada. She has traveled throughout the world. His supporters remained loyal throughout his difficulties. Throughout her life, she has suffered with the disease. It rained throughout the day. Adverb The house is painted white throughout. The house has wood floors throughout. He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.
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Preposition
The hero of this historic draw was undeniably Vozinha, who made seven crucial saves throughout the match and was named Player of the Match. CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Between April and July, rainfall throughout most of the Danube basin was far less than the 1990–2025 average. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Check back throughout for updates on firefighting efforts, evacuation orders, road closures, weather conditions and other developments related to the Ross Fire. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Alderton Hall has stood in the rural English county of Shropshire for more than 400 years, with its Elizabethan origins still evident throughout. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughout

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of throughout was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Throughout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughout. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

throughout

1 of 2 adverb
1
: in or to every part : everywhere
of one color throughout
2
: during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
remained loyal throughout

throughout

2 of 2 preposition
1
: in or to every part of
throughout the house
2
: during the whole time of
throughout the evening
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