Others (Through): English Vocabulary List

to deliver or provide something as promised or expected

"He came through with the prize."

"After promising to help, she finally came through with the much-needed financial assistance for the project."

to forcefully make one's way out or through a physical barrier or a crowd

"We pushed through the crowd."

"The determined hikers had to push through the dense undergrowth to reach the hidden waterfall."

(of a noticeable and positive attribute) to become apparent

"Her kindness shines through her actions."

"Despite all of the difficulties her kindness and generosity continued to shine through in everything she did for others."

to depart quickly, typically to evade a situation

"He had to shoot through the door."

"The thief shot through the back alley before the police could catch him."

to remain asleep without being awakened by a noise or activity

"He slept through the entire storm."

"The exhausted teenager managed to sleep through the loud thunderstorm without even waking up."

to guide someone through an explanation or demonstrate how to do something

"She will take you through."

"The experienced instructor will take you through the complex software step-by-step to ensure you understand its functions."

to discuss thoroughly and understand all the details of something

"Talk through the problem step by step."

"The therapist encouraged the couple to talk through their problems instead of shouting at each other."

to gently heat previously cooked or chilled food to bring it to a desired temperature

"Warm through the leftovers in the microwave."

"You can warm through the leftover soup in the microwave for about two minutes before serving it."

to go or move from one place to another, often without stopping or staying for long

"We passed through the small town."

"The ancient Silk Road trade route used to pass through many different countries and diverse cultural regions."

to cause someone to endure or undergo a challenging situation or experience

"It will put them through hardship."

"The prolonged negotiations and constant setbacks threatened to put the entire team through an unbearable amount of stress."

to successfully finish a task or project without giving up along the way

"See through the project."

"I can see through his plan because it is too obvious."