throughout

• Adverbe et préposition signifiant 'dans chaque partie d'un lieu ou d'un objet' ou 'pendant toute la durée d'une période'. Souligne la complétude de la couverture dans l'espace ou le temps.

An adverb and preposition meaning 'in every part of a place or object' or 'during the whole period of time.' It emphasizes completeness of coverage in space or time.

1. In every partB1formal

   In or to every part of a place or thing.

   Dans chaque partie

   • The news spread throughout the entire town.
   • The company has offices throughout the world.
   • The disease was found throughout the population.

   Synonymesall overeverywhere

2. During the whole periodB1formal

   From the beginning to the end of a period of time.

   Pendant toute la période

   • She remained calm throughout the entire ordeal.
   • The music played throughout the night.
   • He worked hard throughout the semester.

   Synonymesfrom start to finishoverthrough