go through

To move through a place from one side or end to the other.

• We went through the tunnel.
• The path goes through a small wood.
• Can the truck go through that gate?

How to use it: go through something (This bus goes through the old town.)

Similar words: pass through, traverse

Common phrases: go through something, go through a tunnel, go through the gate

To experience a situation, especially one that is difficult or upsetting.

• He went through a lot.
• They are going through a painful divorce.
• Have you ever gone through anything like this?

How to use it: go through something (She went through a difficult period after losing her job.)

Similar words: experience, undergo, endure

Common phrases: go through something, go through a divorce, go through hard times

To check or read a collection of things carefully, usually one by one.

• I went through my emails.
• Let us go through the list together.
• Have you gone through all the files yet?

How to use it: go through something (She went through every receipt before submitting the claim.)

Similar words: check, examine, review

Common phrases: go through something, go through the files, go through your notes

To perform all the steps of an activity or process.

• Go through each step slowly.
• The dancers went through their routine once more.
• Can we go through the procedure together?

How to use it: go through something (Go through the safety procedure before starting the machine.)

Similar words: carry out, perform, complete

Common phrases: go through the steps, go through a routine, go through something

To use a supply of something or wear things out, often quickly.

• We go through plenty of milk.
• He went through three pairs of shoes last year.
• How many batteries does this toy go through?

How to use it: go through something (The heater goes through a lot of fuel.)

Similar words: use up, wear out, consume

Common phrases: go through something, go through batteries, go through shoes

To reach the next stage of a competition or selection process.

• Our team went through.
• Only two singers will go through to the final.
• Will a draw be enough for them to go through?

How to use it: go through to something (The winners go through to the next round.)

Similar words: advance, qualify, progress

Common phrases: go through again, go through to finals