Synonyms for

Thru

Verb / θru: / Another word for thru — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Thru is a colloquial and informal spelling of the word 'through'.

Synonyms & similar words

through across past beyond by over along via within into in out inside outside between amid among amongst during within

Synonyms by register

Formal

through via by means of

Informal

through cuz cause

Literary

athwart throughout

Antonyms

start beginning in outside around avoid

Common collocations

  • go thru
  • get thru
  • work thru
  • see thru
  • live thru
  • make thru
  • get thru to

Word family

verb through

Usage note

Thru is an informal, often considered non-standard, spelling of 'through'. It is most commonly seen in informal writing, signs, and titles.

Example sentences

  1. She walked thru the forest and reached the river.
  2. The mailman delivered the package thru the back door.
  3. The bird flew thru the open window and into the house.
  4. He drove thru the city to get to his office.
  5. The water flowed thru the pipes and into the bathtub.

Quotes

  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful thru it. - Albert Schweitzer
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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