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Throughway vs. Thruway
Throughway
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
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:
- Throughway is the more traditional spelling often seen in broader English contexts.
- Thruway is a distinct American-English spelling, utilized primarily in the names of major highways in the United States.
- Remember that through is the complete or full form, hence throughway.
- Thru is a simplified spelling often used in informal contexts or branding, leading to thruway.
- Both words denote the same concept of a road that facilitates easy travel. The spelling choice often depends on the context or regional preference.
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