Through vs. Into — What's the Difference?

In one side and out the opposite or another side of

To the inside or interior of

Among or between; in the midst of

To the activity or occupation of

By way of

To the condition, state, or form of

By the means or agency of

So as to be in or be included in

Into and out of the handling, care, processing, modification, or consideration of

(Informal) Interested in or involved with

Here and there in; around

To a point within the limits of a period of time or extent of space

From the beginning to the end of

In the direction of; toward

At or to the end of; done or finished with, especially successfully

Against

Up to and including

As a divisor of

Past and without stopping for

To or towards the inside of.

Because of; on account of

To or towards the region of.

From one end or side to another or an opposite end or side

Against, especially with force or violence.

From beginning to end; completely

Indicates transition into another form or substance.

Throughout the whole extent or thickness; thoroughly

Indicates division or the creation of subgroups or sections.

Over the total distance; all the way

After the start of.

To a conclusion or an accomplishment

(colloquial) Interested in or attracted to.

Allowing continuous passage; unobstructed

Expressing the operation of multiplication.

Affording transportation to a destination with few or no stops and no transfers

(mathematics) Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with "goes".

Continuing on a highway without exiting

Investigating the subject (of).

Passing or extending from one end, side, or surface to another

To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications.

Having finished; at completion

Expressing entrance, or a passing from the outside of a thing to its interior parts; - following verbs expressing motion; as, come into the house; go into the church; one stream falls or runs into another; water enters into the fine vessels of plants.

Having no further concern, dealings, or connection

Expressing penetration beyond the outside or surface, or access to the inside, or contents; as, to look into a letter or book; to look into an apartment.

Having no more use, value, or potential; washed-up

Indicating insertion; as, to infuse more spirit or animation into a composition.

Doomed to death or destruction.

Denoting inclusion; as, put these ideas into other words.

From one side of an opening to the other.

Indicating the passing of a thing from one form, condition, or state to another; as, compound substances may be resolved into others which are more simple; ice is convertible into water, and water into vapor; men are more easily drawn than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass; men are led by evidence into belief of truth, and are often enticed into the commission of crimes; she burst into tears; children are sometimes frightened into fits; all persons are liable to be seduced into error and folly.

Entering, then later leaving.

Surrounded by (while moving).

By means of.

In consequence of; as a result of.

(North America) To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

Passing from one side of something to the other.

Finished; complete.

Without a future; done for.

No longer interested; wearied or turned off by experience.

Proceeding from origin to destination without delay due to change of equipment.

(association football) In possession of the ball beyond the last line of defence but not necessarily the goalkeeper; through on goal.

From one side to the other by way of the interior.

From one end to the other.

During a period of time; throughout

To the end.

Completely.

Out into the open.

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

(obsolete) A coffin, sarcophagus or tomb of stone; a large slab of stone laid on a tomb.

From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.

Between the sides or walls of; within; as, to pass through a door; to go through an avenue.

By means of; by the agency of.

Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the country; to look through an account.

Among or in the midst of; - used to denote passage; as, a fish swims through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.

From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as, through life; through the year.

From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a thing through.

From beginning to end; as, to read a letter through.

To the end; to a conclusion; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.

Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge.

Having finished or arrived at completion;

Of a route or journey etc.; continuing without requiring stops or changes;

From one end or side to the other;

From beginning to end;

Over the whole distance;

To completion;

In diameter;

Throughout the entire extent;