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go through
1. v. (literally) To travel from one end of something to the other.
The train went through the tunnel.
2. v. (obsolete) To execute or carry out.
3. v. To examine or scrutinize (a number or series of things), especially in a regular order.
Every morning, she went through her mail over a cup of coffee.
4. v. To enact or recite the entire length of (something).
5. v. To undergo, suffer, experience.
I went through a lengthy immigration process before I was allowed across the border.
She's yet to go through puberty, although she's already 17.
6. v. To wear out (clothing etc.).
I've gone through two pairs of shoes already this holiday.
7. v. (intransitive) To progress to the next stage of something.
If United don't lose by more than 2 goals, they should go through to the next round.
8. v. (intransitive) To reach an intended destination after passing through some process.
My payment hasn't gone through yet.
I don't think my instant messages are going through.
Analysis
go		©
1. v. To move:
2. v.          (intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things like people or cars, or intangible things like
Why don’t you go with us?   This train goes through Cincinnati on its way to Chicago.   Chris, where are you going? &nbs
3. v.          (intransitive) To move or travel through time (either literally—in a fictional or hypothetical situation in which time travel is possible—or in one's m
Yesterday was the second-wettest day on record; you have to go all the way back to 1896 to find a day when more rain fell.
through		©
1. prep. From one side of an opening to the other.
I went through the window.
2. prep. Entering, then later leaving.
I drove through the town at top speed without looking left or right.
3. prep. Surrounded by (while moving).

Example Sentences

Like what you'll have to go through if you do get this disease.  If the budget doesn't go through, I don't get paid.  They go through your rubbish, too.  I didn't go through communion for nothing.  We're going to go through an adjustment period.

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