thru
gb/θɹˈu/ us/θɹˈu/
A2
Inglês
~ 26000
át, keresztül, -tól/-től ... -ig, bezárólag, végez, kész, közvetlen, megállás nélküli, átmenő
A2
INFORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
go/drive/walk thru [a place/thing]
We walked slowly thru the tunnel to the other side.
The dog squeezed thru a small hole in the fence.
You have to go thru the main gate to reach the office.
The car drove right thru the narrow archway.
Light came in thru the open window.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She walked thru the park to go home.
He came in thru the back door.
They drove thru a long, dark tunnel.
I looked thru the glass and saw him.
The children ran thru the house, laughing.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use “thru” in school essays or formal emails. In standard written English, you should write “through” instead. Also, do not confuse “thru” with “throw”; they sound different and have different meanings.
Significado
from one side to the other
Colocações
go thru the door
|drive thru the tunnel
|walk thru the park
|right thru the wall
|pass thru security
Sinónimos
through (Standard spelling; correct in all kinds of writing, unlike informal “thru”.)
Antónimos
around (Describes going on the outside of something instead of passing inside it.)
Temas
movement
|daily life
|space
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to say you go in one side of something and come out the other side.
A nonstandard spelling of “through” used especially in the US to mean from one side of something to the other, often by passing inside it.
A2
INFORMAL
2
bezárólag
B2
Padrão de uso:
from [time/date/day] thru [time/date/day]
The store is open Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Az üzlet hétfőtől péntekig, reggel 9-től este 6-ig tart nyitva.
This sale runs now thru Sunday at all locations.
Az akció mostantól vasárnapig tart minden üzletben.
Your membership is valid thru December 31.
The exhibit will be on display thru the end of the month.
Office hours are 10 a.m. thru 4 p.m. by appointment only.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The class is from June 1 thru June 10.
A tanfolyam június 1-től június 10-ig tart.
The cafe is open Monday thru Friday.
A kávézó hétfőtől péntekig van nyitva.
The ticket is good thru next week.
We will stay here thru the weekend.
You can call us 9 a.m. thru 5 p.m.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes write “thru” in formal schedules or official documents. In standard written English, especially in exams or business, use “through” (e.g., “Monday through Friday”).
Significado
from one time until another
Colocações
Monday thru Friday
|open now thru Sunday
|valid thru June 30
|from 9 a.m. thru 5 p.m.
|thru the end of the year
Sinónimos
through (Standard spelling with the same meaning; used in all formal writing instead of “thru”.)
Antónimos
until (Often used similarly, but does not always clearly include the end time or date in the same way “through/thru” often does on signs.)
Temas
time
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to show that something happens from one time or date to another, including all the time between.
A nonstandard spelling of “through” used especially in signs and schedules to mean from a starting time or date until an ending time or date, usually including both.
B1
INFORMAL
3
keresztül
B1
Padrão de uso:
do [something] thru [someone/something]
We booked our hotel room thru an online travel site.
Egy online utazási oldalon keresztül foglaltuk le a hotelszobánkat.
You can order the product directly thru our mobile app.
A terméket közvetlenül a mobilalkalmazásunkon keresztül is megrendelheti.
He got the job interview thru a friend who works there.
All payments must be made thru the main office.
I usually contact her thru Instagram, not by email.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I bought the tickets thru a website.
A jegyeket egy weboldalon keresztül vettem meg.
She found the apartment thru her cousin.
Az unokatestvérén keresztül találta meg a lakást.
You can pay the bill thru the bank app.
He sent the files thru email.
I met him thru my best friend.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse “thru” in emails or reports. In standard writing, use “through” or “via” (e.g., “We booked through a travel agency.”). “Thru” looks very informal or careless in formal texts.
Significado
by means of; via
Colocações
booked it thru a website
|applied thru an agent
|bought tickets thru the app
|sent it thru email
|went thru the company
Sinónimos
via (A bit more formal and technical; preferred in written English instead of informal “thru”.)
Antónimos
directly (Shows doing something without using another person or system in between.)
Temas
communication
|business
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to say that you do something using someone or something as a way to reach another person, place, or result.
A nonstandard spelling of “through” used to mean by means of, by using, or via a person, system, or thing.
B1
INFORMAL
4
át
A2
Padrão de uso:
[verb] [right] thru
The nail went straight thru and stuck out the other side of the board.
A szög egyenesen átment a deszkán, és kilógott a másik oldalán.
This marker bleeds thru if the paper is too thin.
Ez a filctoll átüt, ha túl vékony a papír.
The sunlight came thru and warmed the room.
The smell of smoke came right thru the closed door.
Her shirt was so light that you could see thru it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The ball went thru the window.
A labda átrepült az ablakon.
Water came thru and got the floor wet.
A víz átjutott, és eláztatta a padlót.
The knife did not cut all the way thru.
I can see thru this thin curtain.
The sound goes right thru the wall.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think “thru” and “true” are the same word in fast speech. They are different: “thru” is a spelling of “through” and “true” means “correct”. In writing, “through” is preferred.
Significado
from one side to the other fully
Colocações
go right thru
|bleed thru
|shine thru
|cut thru
|showing thru
Sinónimos
through (Standard spelling; used in all careful writing instead of informal “thru”.)
Antónimos
partway (Means only going some distance, not completely from one side to the other.)
Temas
movement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to say something goes all the way from one side or end to the other, or goes completely past or into something.
A nonstandard spelling of the adverb “through,” meaning from one side or end of something to the other, or completely past or into something.
B1
INFORMAL
5
Padrão de uso:
be thru with [something/someone]
After that argument, I’m totally thru with him.
A vita után teljesen végeztem vele.
I’ll be thru with my shift at six o’clock.
Hat órakor végzek a műszakommal.
She said she was thru with online dating.
Once I’m thru with this project, I’m taking a vacation.
He’s finally thru with all his exams and can relax.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I am thru with my homework.
Végeztem a házi feladatommal.
She is thru with her old job.
Már végzett a régi munkájával.
He says he is thru with smoking.
We are thru with the test now.
They were happy to be thru with school.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes write “I am thru” in tests or formal emails. This looks very informal or incorrect. In standard English, write “I am through” or “I am finished.” Also, do not confuse “I’m thru with him” (I don’t want to see him) with “I’m through to him” (I managed to reach him, which is rare).
Significado
finished; no longer involved
Colocações
be thru with him
|be thru with this job
|finally thru with exams
|I’m so thru with it
|thru with all my work
Sinónimos
finished (Very close in meaning; more neutral and standard than informal “thru”.)
Antónimos
still involved (Describes continuing a relationship or activity instead of ending it.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to say you are finished with something or someone and do not want to continue.
A nonstandard spelling of the adjective “through,” meaning finished with something or someone and not wanting any more involvement.
B2
INFORMAL
6
Padrão de uso:
a thru [train/service/road/traffic]
You can take a thru train to the city without changing.
Közvetlen vonattal mehetsz a városba, átszállás nélkül.
This lane is for thru traffic only; no parking is allowed.
Ez a sáv kizárólag átmenő forgalomra szolgál; parkolni tilos.
They live on a busy street with heavy thru traffic all day.
The airline offers a thru flight with no long layovers.
The sign says “No thru traffic” on that residential road.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We took a thru train to New York.
Közvetlen vonattal mentünk New Yorkba.
This road is only for thru traffic.
Ez az út csak az átmenő forgalom számára van fenntartva.
There is a sign: “No thru traffic.”
I want a thru flight with no stops.
Our hotel is on a busy thru street.
Erro comum:
Learners often write “through traffic” or “through train” correctly but do not realize “thru” is just an informal spelling sometimes seen on signs. In tests, always write “through,” not “thru,” for this meaning.
Significado
without local stops or breaks
Colocações
thru train
|thru flight
|thru traffic
|thru street
|no thru traffic
Sinónimos
nonstop (Very close in travel contexts; focuses on not stopping rather than on the route itself.)
Antónimos
local (Refers to transport that makes many stops instead of going straight thru.)
Temas
transportation
|traffic
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used instead of “through” to talk about trains, buses, roads, etc. that go from one place to another without stopping many times in the middle.
A nonstandard spelling of the adjective “through,” used especially in transportation and traffic to describe routes, services, or vehicles that continue between two points without making local stops or without being blocked.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
thru
IPA
GB/θɹˈu/
US/θɹˈu/
Sílabas e acento
thru (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (thru)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: thru
- Comparative: thruer
- Superlative: thruest
Família de palavras
Forms
thruer
adjective
thruest
adjective
Core family
through
preposition A1
Related words
throughout
preposition A2
Expressões
be thru with
1/bˈi θɹˈu wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
informal
finished with; done with
To be finished with something or someone and not want to continue or have more contact.
Exemplos
- I’m totally thru with this project; I need a break.
- After that lie, she was thru with him for good.
drive-thru
1/dɹˈaɪv θɹˈu/
fixed phrase
service window for cars
A part of a restaurant, bank, or other business where you can get service while staying in your car.
Exemplos
- We grabbed coffee at the drive-thru on our way to work.
- The bank has a drive-thru so you don’t need to go inside.
- There was a long line of cars at the fast-food drive-thru.
Monday thru Friday
1/mˈʌndˌeɪ θɹˈu fɹˈaɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
from Monday until Friday
Used to say that something happens or is open on all weekdays, starting on Monday and ending on Friday.
Exemplos
- The gym is open Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- I work Monday thru Friday and rest on the weekend.
thru traffic only
1/θɹˈu tɹˈæfɪk ˈoʊnli/
fixed phrase
informal
only vehicles passing straight through
Used on road signs to say that only cars that are going straight through, not stopping in the area, may use that road.
Exemplos
- The sign says “Thru traffic only,” so you can’t use that street to park.
- During construction, this road is open for thru traffic only.