throughout

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Adverbial throughout has 2 senses

throughout, end-to-end - from first to last; "the play was excellent end-to-end"
passim, throughout - used to refer to cited works

Definitions from the Web

Throughout (adverb)

Definition: In every part; during the whole time or extent.

Example sentence: She searched for her lost keys throughout the house, but couldn't find them.

Throughout (preposition)

Definition: All over; in every part of.

Example sentence: The graffiti artist's work could be seen throughout the city.

Throughout (adjective)

Definition: Present in every part; being or occurring in all places.

Example sentence: The throughout rain created a gloomy atmosphere.

Throughout (noun)

Definition: The whole extent or length of something.

Example sentence: Jane's dedication was evident throughout her entire career.

Throughout (conjunction)

Definition: In or during the whole time or process.

Example sentence: Throughout the party, music played in the background.