Through

Through (Thru)

Through (pronounced: /θruː/), also spelled as thru in informal and digital communication, is a preposition, an adverb, and an adjective with several meanings related to the concept of passing from one point to another.

Etymology

The term "through" originates from the Old English þurh, which is akin to the Old High German duruh (through), Latin trans (across), and Greek diá (through).

Definitions

As a preposition, it indicates movement from one side of an enclosed space to the other, as in "He walked through the door."
As an adverb, it signifies completion or achievement, as in "She read the book through in one sitting."
As an adjective, it describes a public transportation route that goes directly to a place without requiring a change of vehicle, as in "a through train."

Related Terms

Throughput: The amount of material, data, etc., that enters and goes through something or a system in a particular period.
Throughway: A broad highway designed for high-speed traffic.
Throughline: The central idea or theme in a work of literature or art.

Pronunciation

IPA: /θruː/
Rhymes: -uː

External links

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