Phrase guide

work through

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, through.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The students dutifully worked through two pages of algebra problems.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To get past a difficult or stressful situation by thinking or talking about it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

apply thoroughly; think through

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We worked through an example

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: run through, go through

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: work

Narrower terms: whip through

History

Etymology

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