Throughout

Definition

Throughout refers to being present or occurring in every part of something or during the entire duration of a time period.

Parts of Speech

• Preposition
• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /θruˈaʊt/
• Respelling: throo-OUT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /θruˈaʊt/
• Respelling: throo-OUT

Etymology

The word "throughout" originates from Middle English "thurghout," a combination of "through" and "out," used to indicate extending across or during a period of time.

Derivatives

• Through (preposition/adverb)
• Throughoutly (adverb, rare)
• Thoroughfare (noun, related)
• Throughway (noun, related)
• Throughoutness (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Everywhere
• All over
• During

Antonyms

• Nowhere
• Partially
• Never

Usage

The word "throughout" is used as a preposition to indicate coverage or presence in all parts of something, as in "The campaign was successful throughout the country." As an adverb, it emphasizes a continuous extent of time or space, as in "The rules applied throughout."

Related Terms

• Through: Extending from one end to the other.
• Across: Indicating movement or extension from one side to another.
• Over: Indicating coverage or distribution.

Detailed Definitions

Preposition

• In every part of: Refers to something being present in all areas.
  • Example: "The smell of roses spread throughout the house."
• During the entire duration of: Refers to something occurring continuously over a period of time.
  • Example: "It rained throughout the night."

Adverb

• Everywhere or during the entire time: Refers to something applying universally or continuously.
  • Example: "The rule was enforced throughout."