see-through

See also: seethrough and see through

English

Alternative forms

• seethrough, see-thru (nonstandard, U.S.A.)

Etymology

Deverbal from see through.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

see-through (comparative more see-through, superlative most see-through)

1. Transparent or translucent; that can be seen through.

   If you are planning to wear a see-through dress, wear something underneath.

Synonyms

• (transparent): clear, diaphanous, transparent, sheer
• (translucent): diaphanous, sheer

Antonyms

• opaque, solid

Derived terms

• see-throughness
• see-through fence

Translations

transparent — see transparent

translucent — see translucent

See also

• hear-through