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Definition see through in British English

see through phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to recognize that something is not true and not be tricked by it

Example

We can all see through your little game, Adam.

Synonyms and related words
understand know work out
1.1

to realize what someone is really like or what they are really doing and not be tricked by them

Example

I'm not fooled that easily. I can see right through you.

Synonyms and related words
identify with make out figure out
2

to continue doing something until it is finished, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

Having come this far, she was determined to see things through.

Synonyms and related words
continue go on follow through
3

to make it possible for someone to continue to the end of something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

They had enough food to see them through the winter.

Synonyms and related words
help assist support
Definition see through in British English