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work through

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɝk ˈθruː/ · UK /ˌwɜːk ˈθruː/

work through means: To do a series of tasks or study material, moving from one part to the next.

verb

COMPLETE IN ORDERB1

To do a series of tasks or study material, moving from one part to the next.

  • Let's work through this list.
  • I worked through ten practice questions yesterday.
  • Have you worked through the whole chapter?

How to use it: work through something (We worked through the questions together.)

Similar words: go through, complete

Common phrases: work through exercises, work through something, work through a list

OVERCOME PROBLEMSB2

To deal with a difficult situation or feeling by thinking or talking about it until things improve.

  • We need to work through our problems.
  • He worked through his anger by talking to a friend.
  • They are still working through the pain of their separation.

How to use it: work through something with someone (She worked through her fears with a counsellor.)

Similar words: deal with, resolve, overcome

Common phrases: work through grief, work through something, work through your feelings

Questions about work through

What does work through mean?

To do a series of tasks or study material, moving from one part to the next.

What is work through in other languages?

Türkçe: sırayla yapmak · Español: resolver paso a paso · Français: faire progressivement · Deutsch: durcharbeiten · Italiano: svolgere passo dopo passo · 日本語: 順に取り組む

How do you pronounce work through?

In American English /ˌwɝk ˈθruː/; in British English /ˌwɜːk ˈθruː/.

How do you use work through in a sentence?

Let's work through this list. I worked through ten practice questions yesterday.

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