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

However, as Dingus said, advocates say it will likely take time for that to be felt throughout abortion fund networks.

From Salon

Ultimately, abortion funds are focused on the future and maintaining access where and when they can throughout the United States.

From Salon

Throughout his campaign, Cox told me, Zuckerman had downplayed his anti-immigration views, and he had succeeded in quieting his opponents.

From Salon

But she struggled with injuries throughout her career which forced her to miss parts of several seasons, including almost all of the 2013 and 2014 Olympic season.

From BBC

He talked about the Dust Bowl and its reach throughout the Midwest, where we are both from.

From Los Angeles Times