1 B2 neutral
To draw a line completely through a word or passage to indicate it should be deleted.
"He scored through the old address and wrote the new one above it."
separable
score through
B2 neutral separable transitive
To delete text by drawing a line through it from one side to the other.
In plain English
To draw a line through a word so it goes all the way across, showing you want to delete it.
What does "score through" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To draw a scored line all the way through something — transparent.
Actually means
To draw a line through a word so it goes all the way across, showing you want to delete it.
Usage tip
Very similar to 'score out' and 'cross out'. 'Score through' emphasizes the line passing completely through the item. Used in handwriting, editing, and proofreading. More British English.
Words that pair with "score through"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "score through"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
score through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scores through
he/she/it
Past simple
scored through
yesterday
Past participle
scored through
have + pp
-ing form
scoring through
continuous
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