thru
By way of
Thru is a simplified spelling of through that is acceptable in informal writing, texting, and some other genres not subject to editing or strict rules.
Point of access
access · transit · crossing · passageway · channel · corridor · tunnel · conduit
Abbreviated writing system
- informalRelaxed, not official
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- casualRelaxed and informal
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
slang · truncated · shortened · compact · condensed · simplified · clipped · compressed
Without pause or break
- straightNot curved or crooked
- expressState or fast train
- uninterruptedContinuing without a stop
- point-to-pointBetween two specific locations
beeline · straight-line · shortcut · bypass · continuous · seamless · unbroken · unswerving
gateway
Point of access
opening · access · transit · crossing · passageway · channel · corridor · tunnel · conduit
shorthand
Abbreviated writing system
colloquial · slang · truncated · shortened · compact · condensed · simplified · clipped · compressed · minimized
nonstop
Without pause or break
- straightNot curved or crooked
- expressState or fast train
- uninterruptedContinuing without a stop
point-to-point · beeline · straight-line · shortcut · bypass · continuous · seamless · unbroken · unswerving · linear
finished
Brought to an end
thrudead end
Passage without outlet
blocked · obstructed · impassable · closed · no through road
- go throughExperience or endure fully
- going throughExperiencing or traversing
- went throughExperienced completely
- get throughComplete despite difficulty
- see throughDiscern despite disguise
- goes throughExperiences or traverses
through, throughout, breakthrough, run-through, throughput, throughway, drive-thru, walk-through, pass-through