throw
Third Person
throws
Present Participle
throwing
Past Tense
threw
Past Participle
thrown
1
to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand
transitive
- Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.
- Don't throw your trash on the ground, use a bin.
- She decided to throw the ball to her dog.
- The fisherman had to throw the net far into the sea.
2
to hold or organize an event such as a party
transitive
- She threw a birthday party for her best friend at a local restaurant.
- They decided to throw a housewarming party to celebrate their new home.
- He threw an elaborate dinner party to celebrate his promotion.
- We're planning to throw a surprise party for our parents' anniversary.
3
to propel or move a body part forcefully or energetically in a particular direction
transitive
- He threw his arms up in frustration when he realized he had missed the last train.
- The dancer threw her head back as she laughed at the joke.
- She threw her leg over the horse's back and prepared to mount it.
- With a triumphant roar, he threw his hands in the air as he crossed the finish line.
- He threw his head forward, eager to catch a glimpse of the action on the stage.
4
to place something in a location hastily, casually, or without much concern for precision or orderliness
transitive
- She threw her coat on the chair as soon as she entered the house.
- He threw his keys on the table, not bothering to hang them on the hook.
- The children threw their backpacks in the corner of the room when they got home from school.
- He threw his clothes into the suitcase, hastily packing for his weekend trip.
- She threw the book onto the bedside table before collapsing into bed after a long day.
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5
to give a glance, gesture, or expression in a specific manner
transitive
- She threw a suspicious glance in his direction when he mentioned the missing item.
- Upon hearing the unexpected news, he threw a look of disbelief towards his friend.
- The child threw a mischievous grin at his sister before running off to play.
- When the teacher announced the pop quiz, the students threw looks of panic at each other.
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6
to activate or initiate a mechanism, process, or system
transitive
- She threw the switch, and the lights flickered on, illuminating the room.
- The engineer threw the lever to start the engine.
- With a swift motion, he threw the ignition, and the car's engine roared to life.
- He threw the lever on the printing press, and it started churning out copies of the newspaper.
- After inputting the necessary commands, she threw the enter key to execute the program.
7
to emit, project, or send forth something, such as light, shadow, or sound
transitive
- The bonfire threw flickering shadows against the trees, creating an eerie atmosphere in the forest.
- As the sun set, the lighthouse began to throw its beam across the sea, guiding ships to shore.
- The speaker's powerful voice threw echoes throughout the auditorium, captivating the audience with its resonance.
- The disco ball threw beams of light in every direction, illuminating the dance floor.
8
to cause something to occur abruptly or without much consideration
transitive
- The unexpected news threw the entire office into chaos, with everyone scrambling to find a solution.
- The sudden rainstorm threw their outdoor party into disarray, forcing everyone to seek shelter.
- The unexpected promotion threw him into a position of leadership he wasn't fully prepared for.
- The company's rapid expansion threw its organizational structure into disarray.
9
to cause someone to feel confused or perplexed, often by introducing unexpected information
transitive
- The plot twist at the end of the movie completely threw me.
- His cryptic email message threw me.I couldn't figure out what he was trying to say.
- The professor's convoluted explanation threw the students, leaving them more confused than before.
- The CEO's sudden announcement of layoffs threw the employees, who had not anticipated such drastic measures.
- The unexpected question from the audience threw the speaker, causing them to lose their train of thought momentarily.
10
to forcefully propel or expel something from a particular position, often resulting in its displacement, removal, or ejection
transitive
- The horse's sudden bucking motion threatened to throw the rider.
- The jolt of the train threatened to throw luggage from the overhead compartments.
11
to toss or cast a dice onto a surface
transitive
- He threw the dice onto the board, hoping for a favorable outcome in the game of Monopoly.
- She threw the dice with a flick of her wrist, eagerly anticipating the result in a game of Yahtzee.
- She threw the dice with precision, aiming for a specific outcome in the game of Liar's Dice.
- The player threw the dice onto the table, eagerly awaiting the numbers that would determine their fate in the game.