A2verb 1K

Throw

🇬🇧 UK /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Throw

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.

Throw in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Throw

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.

Related words

Collocations with Throw

• 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 for Throw

• project

Opposites of Throw

• catch
• receive

Common mistakes with Throw

• '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.

Frequently asked questions about Throw

What does Throw mean?

To send something through the air by using your hand.

What is the definition of Throw?

to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly

How do you use Throw in a sentence?

I will throw the ball to you.

Can you give another example of Throw?

She decided to throw a party for her birthday.

What are synonyms for Throw?

Common alternatives include project.

What is the opposite of Throw?

Opposite meanings include catch, receive.

What words go with Throw?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Throw?

'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.

How do you pronounce Throw?

US: /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/θrəʊ/","/θrəʊz/","/θruː/","/θrəʊn/","/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Throw?

Use 'throw' when you are discussing physical actions of sending something away, often in casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless used metaphorically.

What CEFR level is Throw?

"Throw" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.