| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be through [biː ˈθruː] | to have finished something |
Other meanings
- to have ended a relationship
- to have survived something difficult or unpleasant
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be through"
- I am through with this job.
- They are through with each other.
- We were through a lot during that project.
- He is through with his homework.
- Once the storm is through, we can go outside.
Features of Using "be through"
Be through often means that someone has finished or completed an activity or experience. When followed by with, it emphasizes a sense of being done or no longer involved. It can also mean to have survived or endured something difficult. In relationships, “be through with someone” means to end it.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be away
to be absent or not at home
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be on
to take place
be over
to have finished
be behind
to be late or delayed
be for
to support or favor something
be out
to be absent or not at home
be into
to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be up
to be awake; not sleeping
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be off
to leave or depart
be along
to arrive soon
be up to
to be doing something (often secretly or mischievously)
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