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THRU

(prep.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Thru.

How to pronounce thru:

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Thru - as a preposition

From one side of an opening to the other.

Example: "I went through the window."

Entering, then later leaving.

Example: "I drove through the town at top speed without looking left or right."

Surrounded by (while moving).

Example: "We slogged through the mud for hours before turning back and giving up."

By means of.

Example: "This team believes in winning through intimidation."

In consequence of; as a result of.

To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

Example: "From 1945 through 1991;  the numbers 1 through 9;  your membership is active through march 15, 2013"

Example Sentences

"I drove thru the tunnel to get to the other side."
"She sent the message thru email."
"The hiker went thru the thick forest to reach the summit."
"He passed thru the city on his way to the airport."
"The water flowed thru the narrow channel."
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Word Game Points

Is THRU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thru is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THRU has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is THRU a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thru is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THRU has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is THRU a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thru is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THRU has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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