Want to learn how to use each of the expressions above? Contrary to what many think, they are not synonymous expressions, and must be used in specific contexts of communication, be it oral or written. It's no mystery, just pay attention to the explanation that Escola Educação brings you now. Let's go?
Note the main differences that exist between through and through:
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► Across: Morphologically classified as an adverb, the word through means “that which passes transversally”, “that can be crossed”. It can be replaced, without prejudice to the meanings, by the adverb “transversely”. If it refers to something that passes transversely, then it is clear that it is related to physical movement, thus indicating the idea of crossing. See the examples below:
the cold wind crossed the window and reached the dark room.
the cat passed through of the gate grid.
Through From the window, the postman delivered the mail to its addressee.
“By means of” is a phrase, it means “through”:
► By means of: The phrase “through” means “through” and is related to the idea of an instrument, an instrument used in the execution of a certain action.
Note the examples:
We met through Internet.
The gift has been sent through the mail.
The company announced the layoff of its employees by means of an e-mail.
By means of an exchange, I got to know several countries in Europe.
It is important to point out that some less orthodox linguists already admit that the two expressions are used in the same context of communication. However, according to the cultural norms of the Portuguese language, they still have different meanings and, therefore, must be used properly. Good studies!
