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throughout

through·out

throughout

 
 
pronunciation:
thru aUt
parts of speech:
preposition, adverb
part of speech: preposition
definition: in, to, or during every part of.
The lights were on throughout the town.The party lasted throughout the night.
similar words:
during, through
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in, during, or including every part.
The old house is still solid throughout.
similar words:
completely, entirely, everywhere, fully, solidly, totally, wholly
definition 2: from the start to the finish; during the whole time.
They remained friends throughout.
similar words:
through