Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thru

Preposition/Adverb
/θruː/
Definition
A casual or informal spelling of ‘through’.
Examples
  • We drove thru the tunnel to reach the other side.
  • Just go thru the park to get to the café.
  • They have a drive-thru window for quick service.
Meaning
Used primarily in American English to indicate moving from one side of something to another, often referring to a passage or a route.
Synonyms
  • through
  • via
  • along