be through
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through
Meanings
Have finished something
Why “through”? You start a task and continue until it is completely finished.
“I'm through with the report.”
“I'm through with the washing now.”
Don't confuse with
Be through means have finished something. Be after means be trying to find or get something.
Test yourself
“I'm through with the report.” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
be after
A contrast learners often mix up
Be trying to find or get something
break through
Same through pattern: finishing
Cut into a broadcast or transmission; Force a way through an obstacle or barrier; Achieve success after a period of effort
carry through
Same through pattern: finishing
Complete what was promised
come through
Same through pattern: finishing
Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message, call, or delivery
fall through
Same through pattern: finishing
Fail to happen or be completed
follow through
Same through pattern: finishing
Carry an action to its proper conclusion
get through
Same through pattern: finishing
Finish a difficult task or period; Survive a hard time; Make contact by phone; Use up a quantity of something; Pass a test or selection process; Finally make a person understand or accept an idea after difficulty
go through
Same through pattern: finishing
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
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