Definitions
Threw is the past tense of the verb 'throw', which means to propel something through the air with force.
Example
She threw the ball to her friend.
Example
He threw his hat on the ground in frustration.
Thru is an informal spelling of the word 'through'. It means moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening or a place.
Example
Drive thru the parking lot and find a spot.
Example
The shortcut takes you thru the woods.
Through is a preposition, adjective, and adverb that means moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening or a place. It can also mean finished or completed.
Example
He walked through the door.
Example
I'm almost through with my work for the day.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between threw and through, think of the phrase 'throw it through the hoop'. - For thru, remember that it is an informal spelling of through and is often used in signs or advertisements.
Remember this!
Remember, threw is the past tense of 'throw', through means moving in one side and out of the other side of an opening or a place, and thru is an informal spelling of through.
