English · Daily Life
throughout
/θruːˈaʊt/
[/θruːˈaʊt/]
in every part of
Intermediatepreposition
Definition
In or during every part of a place or period of time.
Example
It rained throughout the night.
It rained throughout the night.
Etymology
Formed from 'through' plus 'out' in Middle English.
How & Where It’s Used
Stronger than 'during', stressing the whole of a period or area.