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Through vs. Thru
Through
/θruː/Examples:
He made another search, careful and protracted, through the cabinets.But my greatest fear all through has been Caroline.And after Belknap was through with him, then Mason.
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This word has no antonymsThru
Examples:
Went thru a lot to get this done in time.Drive-thru lines are shorter in the afternoon.Looking thru the telescope, she marveled at the stars.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Through is the standard spelling in English for formal writing.
- Thru is an informal, simplified version of through, commonly used in signs or casual writing.
- Through can function as a preposition, adjective, and adverb, while thru is primarily a preposition or adverb.
- If unsure, through is always the safe choice for professional and academic settings.
- Remember that thru is often associated with convenience, like drive-thru services.
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