- pronunciation:
- thru
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adjective
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
in one side or end of something and out the other.
Water goes through this pipe.I can't push the needle through this thick material.
- similar words:
- along, down, inside
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| definition 2: |
by way or means of; because of.
I met them through my father.We learn through experience.- synonyms:
- because of, on account of
- similar words:
- by
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| definition 3: |
from the beginning to the end of something
He slept through the afternoon.- synonyms:
- during, throughout
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| definition 4: |
up to and including.
The store is open Monday through Saturday. It is only closed on Sunday.- synonyms:
- to
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
not wanting or needing to continue; finished.
When you are through with dinner, you should do your homework.If you are through, I'll take your plate. |
The words
through and
threw (past tense of "throw") sound alike but have different meanings.