English Dictionary
Definition throughout in British English
throughout
adverb, preposition
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adverb, preposition
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Throughout can be used in the following ways:
as a preposition (followed by a noun): He remained in Paris throughout the war.
as an adverb (without a following noun): It was a wonderful game and Johnson played brilliantly throughout.
in every part of a place
The hotel has recently been redecorated throughout.
