go through — 4 meanings

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phrasal verb4 meanings

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experience something difficult or unpleasant

She went through a lot after losing her job.

examine or check something carefully

I need to go through these documents before the meeting.

use all of something

We went through all the milk in just two days.

be officially accepted

The new regulation finally went through after months of debate in parliament.

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B1neutralspoken

to experience a difficult, unpleasant, or challenging situation or period in your life.

She went through a lot after losing her job.

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to look at or check something carefully, often to find information or make sure everything is correct.

I need to go through these documents before the meeting.

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to use or spend all of something, especially money, food, or supplies.

We went through all the milk in just two days.

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to be officially approved or accepted, especially referring to proposals, plans, or legislation passing through a formal process.

The new regulation finally went through after months of debate in parliament.

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