1. “Throw” 1. “Throw” is a verb meaning to propel, usually from the hand with a sudden motion EX: Hey, THROW me the ball!

2. “Through” 2. “Through” usually means “in at one end, out at the other” EX: The car went THROUGH the toll booth. EX: They walked THROUGH the woods EX: That burrito went right THROUGH me

3. “Through” --“Through” is also used as an adjective to mean “done with or at an end.” EX: You cheated on me? We’re THROUGH! EX: Can I have the movie if you’re THROUGH with it?

4. “Threw” 3. “Threw” is a past tense form of “Throw.” EX: He THREW me the ball when I called for it. EX: Ali THREW up chili cheese fries on Sara

5. “Thorough” 4. “Thorough” is an adjective, usually meaning “complete.” EX: He was a THOROUGH failure, not turning in one assignment all year. EX: The customs agent gave the smuggler a THOROUGH body cavity search.

6. “Thru” 5. “Thru” is an informal spelling of “Through” --Do NOT use this word in your daily writing.