thru

[throo]

preposition

1. an informal, simplified spelling of through.

thru

/ θruː /

preposition

1. (adverb, adjective) a variant spelling of through

Example Sentences

The dropped charges provide some respite for the “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” rapper, who has faced legal repercussions in recent years for his treatment of women in his inner circle.

From Los Angeles Times

“Believe me when I say I will stick with you thru thick and thin and do everything I can to uphold your faith in me,” Presley wrote to Parker in November 1955, shortly after he had secured a recording contract with RCA.

From Los Angeles Times

A remake of Tomorrowland in 1967 emphasized sleekness and opportunities via the arrival of the People Mover, which, along with the monorail, continued to advocate for a world less dependent on cars, while the Adventure Thru Inner Space and Carousel of Progress theorized the ways in which tech could touch our lives.

From Los Angeles Times

She netted another nom with "Travelin' Thru," a composition for the 2006 film "Transamerica."

From Salon

Screenshots of text messages included in the lawsuit show that Madder described being forced to “dance thru the pain.”

From Los Angeles Times

When To Use

And is thru in the dictionary?

Thru is not listed as a standard word in this dictionary, meaning that language users don’t view it as an accepted word and don’t use it regularly with a standard meaning. Instead, thru is an informal variant of through that is particularly common in the United States. An informal variant is a term used in informal situations but not recognized as acceptable by most language users. You wouldn’t use thru in formal or semiformal situations, but you might see it used in informal contexts or in the compound term drive-thru.Note: Just because a word isn’t considered a standard word in the dictionary doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “not a word.” Some people may use it, and if enough people start using it regularly, it may be added to the dictionary.