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English

/θɹuː/, /θɹu/, /θɹʌf/

prep
Definitions
  • From one side of an opening to the other.
  • Entering, then later leaving.
  • Surrounded by (while moving).
  • by means By means of.
  • In consequence of; as a result of.
  • (North America) To (or up to) and including, with all intermediate values.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thrugh inherited from Old English þorh inherited from Proto-Germanic *þurhw (through) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *tr̥h₂kʷe.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*tr̥h₂kʷe

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