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Definition of throughout preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

throughout

preposition, adverb
 
/θruːˈaʊt/
 
/θruːˈaʊt/
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  1. in or into every part of something
    • They export their products to markets throughout the world.
    • The house was painted white throughout.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryThroughout is used with these adjectives:
    • carpeted
    See full entry
  2. during the whole period of time of something
    • The museum is open daily throughout the year.
    • The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout.
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