verb
apply thoroughly; think through (Freq. 1)
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We worked through an example
• Syn: ↑run through, ↑go through
• Derivationally related forms: ↑run-through (for: ↑run through)
• Hypernyms: ↑work
• Hyponyms: ↑whip through
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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work through
To deal with (a problem, esp an emotional one) in one's own way, esp by absorption in it for some time
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Main Entry: ↑work
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ˈwork through [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they work through he/she/it works through present participle working through past tense worked through past participle worked through] phrasal verb
to deal with something such as a problem or a strong feeling by thinking and talking about it
He needs to work through some of the guilt he’s feeling.
Thesaurus: to try to deal with a problem or difficultysynonym
Main entry: work
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go through a process of understanding and accepting (a painful or difficult situation)
they should be allowed to feel the pain and work through their emotions
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work through [phrasal verb]
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.
She worked through the pain without medication.
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Main Entry: ↑work
Useful english dictionary. 2012.