see through

The phrase "see through" can be used both literally and idiomatically, often involving perception, understanding, or support.

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Definition

A2Visual Perception

(literal)To perceive visually through something transparent or translucent.

Example

You can see through the glass window to the garden outside.

B2Deception

(idiomatic)To recognize the hidden truth about something or someone, despite attempts to deceive.

Example

She could see through his lies and knew he was hiding something.

B2Support

(idiomatic)To provide assistance or support to someone throughout a difficult period.

Example

Her friends saw her through the tough times after her loss.

B1Task Completion

(idiomatic)To continue working on something until it is finished.

Example

He was determined to see the project through to the end.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "see through":

see into see-through fence look through cut through see in see things in the clear pass through see the light see out shoot through see that see to slip through come through go through read through get through blow through through and through clear as crystal see daylight crack through coming through check through