Through
/ˈθruː/
Definitions
- (prep.) Moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening, channel, or location.
The car drove through the tunnel.
- (adv.) Continuing in time toward completion or conclusion.
She worked through the night to finish the report.
- (adj.) Complete; finished or accomplished.
The investigation is through.
Commentary
As a preposition, 'through' denotes spatial passage, while as an adverb or adjective it can indicate completion or progression; clarity is key when drafting to avoid ambiguity.
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