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preposition

/θɹuː/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.prepositionFrom one side of an opening to the other.

"I went through the window."

2.prepositionEntering, then later leaving.

"I drove through the town at top speed without looking left or right."

3.prepositionSurrounded by (while moving).

"We slogged through the mud for hours before turning back and giving up."

4.prepositionBy means of.

"This team believes in winning through intimidation."

5.prepositionIn consequence of; as a result of.

6.prepositionTo (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

"from 1945 through 1991; the numbers 1 through 9; your membership is active through March 15, 2013"

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