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    throughout
    /θruːˈaʊt/

    preposition

    • 1. in every part of (a place or object): "the event had repercussions throughout Europe" Similar all overall roundin every part ofall through

    adverb

    • 1. in every part of a place or object: "the house is in good order throughout" Similar all overall roundin every part ofall through

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  2. in every part, or during the whole period of time: People throughout the country are out of work. He yawned throughout the performance. The school has been repainted throughout. Fewer examples. She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring. We'll update you on this news story throughout the day.

  3. 1. : in or to every part : everywhere. of one color throughout. 2. : during the whole time or action : from beginning to end. remained loyal throughout. Synonyms. Preposition. about. across. around. over. round. through. Adverb. around. over.

  4. 1. : in or to every part. The house is painted white throughout. The house has wood floors throughout. 2. : from the beginning to the end : during the whole time or situation. He had a difficult year, but his supporters remained loyal throughout.

  5. If you say that something happens or exists throughout a place, you mean that it happens or exists in all parts of that place. The foundation now runs projects throughout Africa, the Caribbean and South East Asia. These terms will be used throughout the book. Throughout is also an adverb.

  6. in every part, or during the whole period of time: People throughout the country are out of work. He yawned throughout the performance. The school has been repainted throughout. Fewer examples. She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring. We'll update you on this news story throughout the day.

  7. Throughout definition: in or to every part of; everywhere in. See examples of THROUGHOUT used in a sentence.

  8. 1. in or to every part of: throughout the house. 2. from beginning to end of: nodding throughout the sermon. adv. 3. in every part or aspect: rotten throughout. 4. at every moment or point: Follow the text throughout. [before 1000]

  9. THROUGHOUT definition: 1. in every part of a place: 2. during the whole of a period of time: . Learn more.

  10. Throughout definition: In, to, through, or during every part of; all through.

  11. If you say that something happens throughout a particular period of time, you mean that it happens during the whole of that period. 2. If you say that something happens or exists throughout a place, you mean that it happens or exists in all parts of that place.