see-through
[ see-throo ]
/ ˈsiˌθru /
adjective
Also see-thru
[see-throo] /ˈsiˌθru/.
transparent: a see-through blouse.
noun
Origin of see-through
First recorded in 1940–45; adj., noun use of verb phrase
see through
Words nearby see-through
see through,
see through rose-colored glasses,
see to,
see with half an eye,
see-bee,
see-through,
seebeck,
seebeck effect,
seecatch,
seed,
seed beetle
Definition for see through (2 of 2)
see
1
[ see ]
/ si /
verb (used with object), saw, seen, see·ing.
verb (used without object), saw, seen, see·ing.
Verb Phrases
Origin of see
1
before 900; Middle English
seen, Old English
sēon; cognate with Dutch
zien, German
sehen, Old Norse
sjā, Gothic
saihwan
SYNONYMS FOR see
5 comprehend, penetrate.
10 determine.
11 know, undergo.
18 accompany.
OTHER WORDS FROM see
see·a·ble, adjective see·a·ble·ness, noun un·see·a·ble, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for see through (1 of 3)
see through
verb
(tr)
to help out in time of need or trouble
I know you're short of money, but I'll see you through
(tr, adverb)
to remain with until the end or completion
let's see the job through
(intr, preposition)
to perceive the true nature of
I can see through your evasion
adjective see-through
partly or wholly transparent or translucent, esp (of clothes) in a titillating way
a see-through nightie
British Dictionary definitions for see through (2 of 3)
see
1
/ (siː) /
verb sees, seeing, saw or seen
Derived forms of see
seeable, adjectiveWord Origin for see
Old English
sēon; related to Old Norse
sjā, Gothic
saihwan, Old Saxon
sehan
British Dictionary definitions for see through (3 of 3)
see
2
/ (siː) /
noun
the diocese of a bishop, or the place within it where his cathedral or procathedral is situated
See also Holy See
Word Origin for see
C13: from Old French
sed, from Latin
sēdēs a seat; related to
sedēre to sit
Idioms and Phrases with see through (1 of 2)
see through
see through someone or something. Understand the true character or nature of someone or something, as in We saw through his superficial charm: he was obviously a liar. [c. 1400]
Also, see out. Remain with an undertaking to the end; also, provide steadfast support to. For example, I saw the reorganization through and then I left the company, or We'll see out the year in Florida and then decide if the move is permanent, or We'll see you through medical school but then you're on your own.
Idioms and Phrases with see through (2 of 2)
see