go through
Third Person
goes through
Present Participle
going through
Past Tense
went through
Past Participle
gone through
1
to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation
- After losing his job, John had to go through a period of financial hardship.
- It's tough to see a loved one go through a serious illness.
- Many people go through a phase of self-doubt and uncertainty during their teenage years.
- She went through a creative phase, trying her hand at painting and sculpture.
- The team is currently going through a rigorous training program to prepare for the upcoming competition.
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2
to carefully look at or review something by going over it again
- I like to go through my checklist before a trip to ensure I haven't forgotten anything.
- She prefers to go through her notes before taking the exam.
- Students are encouraged to go through the textbook to grasp the concepts.
- The conductor asked the orchestra to go through the musical piece once more.
- The coach asked the team to go through the game strategy one more time.
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3
to eat a meal or food with great appetite, consuming it entirely
- After the hike, he went through the entire pizza by himself.
- The kids love ice cream; they can go through a whole tub in no time.
- She was so hungry that she went through the sandwiches within minutes.
- When he's in a good mood, he can go through a plate of spaghetti like nobody's business.
- At the picnic, they went through the fried chicken so quickly.
4
to examine something in detail, often with the purpose of finding or identifying something specific
- I need to go through these documents to find the contract's signature.
- She went through the pile of clothes to locate her missing earrings.
- We'll go through the inventory list to check for any discrepancies.
- He went through the old books, hoping to find a rare first edition.
- They went through the files meticulously to gather evidence for the case.
5
(of a law, plan, or deal) to be officially accepted or approved, often after a process of negotiation or review
- The new tax regulations will go through after the parliamentary vote.
- The budget proposal needs to go through the committee for final approval.
- The merger deal is expected to go through after months of negotiations.
- The contract will go through once both parties have signed the agreement.
6
to move from one side of something to its other side
- In order to reach the destination, we have to go through a series of checkpoints.
- The football player managed to go through the defense and score a goal.
- The hikers decided to go through the forest instead of taking the main trail.
- The river goes through the valley, creating a beautiful landscape.
- To access the garden, you need to go through the gate at the back of the house.
7
to use or consume something until it is no longer functional or usable
- She went through all the cookies before the party even started.
- She went through all the snacks at the party in no time.
- We went through three bottles of sunscreen at the beach.
- They went through the whole supply of paint in a matter of hours.
- The kids went through a whole box of crayons during their art project.
8
to complete a series of steps or actions that are necessary to achieve a specific goal or outcome
- The company expects all employees to go through regular training and development.
- In order to graduate, students must go through a series of exams and coursework.
- He had to go through a rigorous interview process to get the job.
- To earn a driver's license, one must go through written and practical tests."
- Engineers need to go through a design and testing phase before manufacturing.