see-through

[ see-throo ]
/ ˈsiˌθru /

adjective

Also see-thru [see-throo] /ˈsiˌθru/. transparent: a see-through blouse.

noun

a degree of or variation in transparency.
a see-through item of clothing.

Origin of see-through

First recorded in 1940–45; adj., noun use of verb phrase see through

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, adjective

British 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, adjective

Word 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

1

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]

2

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)

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