Pronunciation

/əˈθruːtˌaʊ/

Definitions

• Adverb: Throughout the entire duration or extent of something; continuously or everywhere. For example: “The project will be monitored throughout its execution.”
• Preposition: Indicating a span of time or space that something extends over. For example: “The event took place throughout the day.”

Phrases

• “Throughout history” refers to a period of time from beginning to end.
• “Throughout the country” means across the entire nation.
• “Throughout the year” signifies a complete calendar year.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “She studied diligently throughout the semester.”
• Preposition: “I remember reading this book throughout my childhood.”

Synonyms

• Across the board
• All the way through
• Everywhere
• At all times
• Continuously

Antonyms

• Locally
• Temporarily
• In part -阶段性 (for the adverb usage)