Cool MateThrow
UK /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/US /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly
In simple words: To send something through the air by using your hand.
Examples
- I will throw the ball to you.
- She decided to throw a party for her birthday.
- Don't throw your trash on the ground.
- He can throw a frisbee really far.
- They plan to throw a surprise homecoming celebration.
- The actor will throw his hat into the ring for the role.
- Can you throw this document in the trash?
- It's time to throw away old clothes that you don't wear.
Usage notes
Use 'throw' when you are discussing physical actions of sending something away, often in casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless used metaphorically.
Grammar pattern
throw + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'throwing star' that flies through the air quickly.
Collocations
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
- angrily
- carelessly
- casually
- be ready to
- be tempted to
- want to
- at
- in
- into
- throw something open
Synonyms
- project
Antonyms
- catch
- receive
Common mistakes
- 'Throwed' instead of 'threw' as the past tense.
- Using 'throw' without an object, which can be unclear.
- Confusing with 'toss', which implies a lighter action.