
preposition
1 through
2 further into; inside
3 across
4 on the other side of; next door to
5 during
‣ throu the week during the week; on weekdays
6 throu the boil up to boiling point and allowed to boil for a short time
7 throu the cauld in a thick, choked voice
8 throu time in time; eventually
adverb
1 through
2 across country
adjective close to death; done for