Through
Example: They walk through the forest together
Definition
"Through" is a preposition used to indicate movement from one side of an area or object to the other side, often implying passage within or across something. For example, in the phrase 'They walk through the forest together,' it shows traveling inside the forest from one point to another.
Etymology
The word "through" originates from Old English 'þurh,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic '*thurh,' meaning 'across' or 'beyond.' Did you know that its spelling and pronunciation have evolved over centuries, but its core meaning of movement across or within something has remained consistent?
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"Through" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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