throughout
Translation
throughout
Examples
The news spread throughout the country.
The news spread throughout the country.
He was calm throughout the meeting.
He was calm throughout the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((throughout sth.)) in every part of (a place) The news spread throughout the country.
((throughout sth.)) during the whole period of (an event or time) He was calm throughout the meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: all over, all through, during the whole of.
Etymology
A compound of 'through' and 'out', literally meaning 'through to the outside'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'through' + 'out'. It means going through something and reaching all the way out to its limits.