from one end or side of something/somebody to the other. The burglar got in through the window. The bullet went straight through him. Through adverb · Through adjective · See through · Run through

from one end or side of something or someone to the other The burglar got in through the window. The bullet went straight through him.

through · threw verb (past tense of throw). He threw a stone at the window. · through preposition. Just go through this tunnel and then it's on the right.

through · ​. from one end or side of something to the other · ​. from the beginning to the end of a thing or period of time · ​. past a barrier, stage or test · ​.

1[only before noun] through traffic travels from one side of a place to the other without stopping · 2[only before noun] a through train takes you to the final ...

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb through, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

thru preposition /θruː/ /θruː/ (North American English, informal) through (= until, and including)

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun through, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

through ; the beginning to the end of a thing or period of time Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ; a barrier, stage, or test ...

Definition of thru in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.