see-through

Definition

Adjective:
- Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen clearly. Describes a material or fabric that is thin and fine enough to be transparent.
- Figuratively, easy to understand or obvious; not concealed. Describes something, like a motive or plan, that is not hidden or deceptive.

Usage and Examples

As an adjective describing material:
- She wore a see-through blouse. (The blouse was made of a fabric that was not opaque.)
- The curtains were see-through, letting in the morning light. (The curtains were thin enough for light to pass through.)
As an adjective describing something obvious:
- His excuse was see-through; no one believed it. (His excuse was transparently false and easy to see through.)

Advanced Usage and Notes

"See-through" is typically used attributively (before a noun) as in "a see-through bag." It is less common to use it predicatively (after a linking verb like 'is').
It often carries a connotation of being intentionally thin or sheer, especially in fashion contexts.

Variants and Related Words

Transparent (adj): Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Often used for materials like glass or clear plastic. Can also mean obvious.
Sheer (adj): (Of a fabric) very thin and light, almost transparent. Also means unqualified or steep.
Diaphanous (adj): (Especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. A more formal or literary synonym.
Gauzy (adj): Made of or resembling gauze; thin and translucent.
Filmy (adj): Covered with or as if with a thin film; hazy or translucent.

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Related Idioms and Phrases

To see through (someone/something) (phrasal verb): This is the verbal form from which the adjective is derived. It means to perceive the true nature of someone or something, especially a deception.
- I can see through his lies. (I can perceive that his statements are false.)
- She saw through their plan immediately. (She understood their hidden intention.)

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