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What is another word for see through? – 223 see through Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    transparent translucent obvious evident clear visible apparent noticeable perceptible discernible detectable recognizable lucid intelligible comprehensible penetrable transparently visibly apparently obviously manifestly patently glaringly overtly conspicuous blatant flagrant noticeable observable seeable viewable perceivable intelligible fathomable understandable lucid luminous radiant shining beaming gleaming sparkling dazzling transparent diaphanous gauzy filmy hazy cloudy vague ambiguous obscure unclear indistinct imperceptible invisible inconspicuous unobtrusive unnoticeable

    Meaning of see through

    The primary meaning of "see through" is to perceive or understand something clearly, often by looking beyond superficial appearances or deceptions.

    Definitions

    • To notice or understand something, especially a deception or a hidden intention
    • To look directly at something, without any obstruction or barrier
    • To be able to see something clearly, because it is transparent or translucent
    • To complete or finish something, especially a task or a project

    Etymology of see through

    The phrase "see through" originated in the 15th century, from the Old English words "sēon" (to see) and "þurh" (through), which combined to form the phrase "seon þurh" (to see through)
    Initially, the phrase meant to look directly at something, without any obstruction or barrier
    Over time, the phrase developed additional meanings, including to perceive or understand something clearly, and to complete or finish something

    Example Uses

    • She could see through his lies and deception, and knew he was hiding something
    • The window was made of transparent glass, so you could see through it to the other side
    • The team worked hard to see the project through to its completion
    • The teacher helped the student to see through the complex math problem and understand the solution

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    opaque impenetrable obscure unclear invisible imperceptible inconspicuous unnoticeable vague ambiguous uncertain doubtful questionable debatable disputable controversial cloudy hazy murky misty foggy blurry indistinct faint dim dull obscure veiled shrouded concealed hidden secretive mysterious enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling confusing disconcerting

    Related Nouns

    transparency translucence visibility perceptibility discernibility detectability recognizability lucidity intelligibility comprehensibility penetrability transparentness visibility appearance phenomenon spectacle view vista panorama landscape scenery outlook perspective aspect angle vision perception observation notice awareness understanding comprehension insight intuition discernment judgment evaluation assessment

    Related Verbs

    perceive understand notice observe discern detect recognize see look gaze stare watch view survey examine inspect scrutinize study analyze investigate explore penetrate comprehend grasp apprehend realize discover uncover reveal expose unveil display show exhibit present demonstrate

    Related Adjectives

    transparent translucent visible perceptible discernible detectable recognizable lucid intelligible comprehensible penetrable obvious evident clear apparent noticeable conspicuous blatant flagrant noticeable observable seeable viewable perceivable intelligible fathomable understandable lucid luminous radiant shining beaming gleaming sparkling dazzling transparent diaphanous gauzy filmy hazy cloudy vague ambiguous obscure unclear indistinct imperceptible invisible inconspicuous unobtrusive unnoticeable