through
- adjective
- /θruː/
- We took a through train from Boston to New York, so we didn't have to change trains.
Examples
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The through bus to the airport leaves every hour and doesn't make any stops along the way.
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The train has a through service to Chicago.
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Because it's a through street, traffic flows smoothly without interruption.
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The road is through the mountains.
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The through train from Los Angeles to San Francisco runs without any transfers.
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They took a through bus that went directly to the hotel, making the journey convenient.
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The through service from the station to the terminal ensures passengers reach their destination on time.
Synonyms
Continuing without a stop or change, used before a word to show direct service
Idioms
- Informal
To do something without real effort or interest because it is expected
All the difficult and important things people go through together
- Informal
In all situations, both good and bad, people stay loyal and support each other
- Informal
To make someone understand or accept something after many tries
- Literature
Entering a strange, unreal world where usual rules are reversed
- Informal
To act very carefully in a difficult situation to avoid mistakes or offend people
- Informal
To notice small important details while keeping the whole situation in mind
Compounds
- Specialized
The forward movement after a hit or swing that finishes the action smoothly
- Specialized
A setting that lets signals or data pass through unchanged to another device
- Specialized
A shipping document that covers a journey using more than one kind of transport
How Direct
Surface Forms
Etymology
Through comes from the Old English thurh, meaning 'from one side to the other', and it kept the idea of going all the way without stopping. So a 'through' train or road goes straight to the destination without the need to change or stop.