see through

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verb

saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
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transitive verb

: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme

see-through

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adjective

ˈsē-ˌthrü How to pronounce see-through (audio)
: transparent sense 1

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Adjective consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Its near-infrared vision can see through the dust. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 June 2026 The bathroom is wrapped in glossy yellow tiles, which can be seen through a circular window in the bedroom. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026
Adjective
The mom of two styled the look with a delicate gold necklace, a brown shoulder bag, and see-through flats. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026 If your current white tee is stretched out, see-through, or simply overdue for an upgrade, consider this your sign to replace it. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for see through

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First Known Use

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of see through was in 1851

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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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