thru

[throo]
preposition, adverb, adjective
an informal, simplified spelling of through.
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thru (θruː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
prep
chiefly (US) (adverb, adjective) a variant spelling of through

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Thru is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Etymonline
Word Origin & History

thru
by 1839, alt. (simplified) spelling of through.
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American Heritage
Abbreviations & Acronyms
thru
through
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Example sentences
Information also travels informally, thru word of mouth, impossible to get at
  with technology.
Could be produced from electricity from nuclear thru electrolysis and air
  separation.
The playback thru head phones sounds the same as laptop and ipod both.
Is this true and can you find out thru your resources where it took place.
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