Definition of "through"

Kid-friendly meaning of through, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "through" mean?

through (preposition) — going from one side to the other.

Part of speechPreposition Syllables1 (through)

Example sentences using "through"

Grade K–2
Walk through the door.
Grade 3–5
The bright sunlight shone through the window and lit up the whole kitchen.
Grade 6–8
Light traveling through different materials slows down by different amounts, a property that lets prisms split sunlight, lenses focus images, and fiber-optic cables carry the internet.

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