throughout

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   In every part of a place.

   The disease quickly spread throughout the country.

2. 2
   prep

   During the whole period of time.

   She stayed calm throughout the entire interview.

3. 3
   adv

   In every part; everywhere or the whole time.

   The house has wooden floors throughout.

From Old English þurh ūt, equivalent to through + out. Compare German durchaus (“all the way, fully, absolutely”).

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