Throughout

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /θruːˈaʊt/

Definitions of throughout

adverb in every part; everywhere

Example Sentences

A1 I wear sunscreen throughout the summer to protect my skin from the sun.

A2 She practiced the piano throughout the day to prepare for her recital.

B1 The museum offers guided tours throughout the year for visitors.

B2 The company experienced growth throughout the quarter due to successful marketing strategies.

C1 He maintained a positive attitude throughout the challenging project, inspiring his team to persevere.

C2 The artist's work has been recognized and celebrated throughout the international art community.

preposition used to indicate a period of time or extent of space

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to music throughout the day.

A2 She wore her favorite necklace throughout the party.

B1 The teacher emphasized the importance of practicing English throughout the semester.

B2 The company implemented new safety measures throughout all its branches.

C1 The artist's work has been exhibited throughout the world.

C2 The author's books have been translated into multiple languages and are popular throughout various countries.

Examples of throughout in a Sentence

formal The company maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the entire project.

informal We had a great time laughing and joking throughout the party.

slang I was totally vibing with the music throughout the concert.

figurative Her positivity shone like a beacon throughout the dark times.

Grammatical Forms of throughout

past tense

throughouted

plural

throughouts

comparative

more throughout

superlative

most throughout

present tense

throughout

future tense

will throughout

perfect tense

have throughouted

continuous tense

is throughouting

singular

throughout

positive degree

very throughout

infinitive

to throughout

gerund

throughouting

participle

throughouted

Origin and Evolution of throughout

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'throughout' originated from the combination of the Old English words 'thoru', meaning 'through', and 'utan', meaning 'out'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'throughout' has retained its original meaning of 'in every part of' or 'during the whole time of', with no significant changes in its usage.