throughout

[ throo-out ]

preposition

1. in or to every part of; everywhere in:

   They searched throughout the house.

2. from the beginning to the end of:

   He was bored throughout the play.

adverb

1. in every part:

   rotten throughout.

2. at every moment or point:

   following the text closely throughout.

throughout

/ θruːˈaʊt /

preposition

1. right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time)

   throughout the day

adverb

1. through the whole of some specified period or area

Word History and Origins

Origin of throughout¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English throw out, Old English thurh ūt “through and out the other side (of )”; through, out

Example Sentences

Even though HIV can be managed effectively throughout the world with antiretroviral therapy, or ART, the disease still doesn't have an accessible cure.

From Science Daily

Soybeans have experienced two whole-genome duplication events throughout their history, both several millions of years ago.

From Science Daily

“Austin, like I’ve said before multiple times, he texted me throughout my time at Tennessee. So having him there, I ask him any questions. He’s always there to help me out,” Knecht said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is the happiest moment of her life, and she needs to feel all the things that she carries with her throughout her life, that we all do, just disappear.”

From Los Angeles Times

An HHS spokesperson confirmed that, saying that the letter is “only a preliminary document that does not contain any formal findings of noncompliance” and that Cedars-Sinai had cooperated throughout the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times