saw through; seen through; seeing through; sees through
: to grasp the true nature of
saw through the scheme
Examples of see through in a Sentence
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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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Voters in this state are smart enough to see through the president’s words and recognize that truth.
—Orlando Sentinel and Miami Herald Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
And unlike similar styles — even pricier ones, according to shoppers — the fabric isn’t see-through.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Bullet holes were also seen through the glass.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Voters in this state are smart enough to see through the president’s words and recognize that truth.
—Orlando Sentinel and Miami Herald Editorial Boards, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Less transparent than a sheer design but with a similar gauzy effect, semi-sheer curtains serve as a happy medium between solid and nearly see-through.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
And unlike similar styles — even pricier ones, according to shoppers — the fabric isn’t see-through.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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“See through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20through. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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