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Throughway vs. Thruway

Throughway

A road or street designed for fast traffic, often without traffic lights or intersections.

Examples:

The scenic throughway cut through the rolling hills.We took the throughway to avoid downtown traffic jams.New developments are springing up along the throughway.

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Thruway

A wide road designed for fast traffic with limited access

Examples:

The thruway was blocked due to heavy snowfall.Construction on the thruway will last until summer.The new thruway shortcut reduced our travel time by half.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Throughway is the traditional spelling of the term, adhering to the standard English spelling rules.
  • Thruway is a simplified, alternative spelling, often used in American English for convenience.
  • Remember that thruway is more informal or casual, aligning with other American English abbreviations.
  • Consider regional usage: thruway might be more recognizable in American contexts, especially in road or highway signage.
  • Throughway is more likely to be used in formal writing or documentation.
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