throw in
Third Person
throws in
Present Participle
throwing in
Past Tense
threw in
Past Participle
thrown in
1
to add something to a situation or context
- Let's throw some humor in to lighten the mood.
- Can you throw a few more examples in to illustrate the concept?
- The speaker wanted to throw in a personal story for emphasis.
- Please throw a conclusion in at the end of your report.
- We should throw in a few more details to make the story compelling.
2
to include something extra or as a bonus
- When you buy the camera, they might throw in a free memory card.
- The restaurant decided to throw in a complimentary dessert with our meal.
- As a special offer, they threw in a set of headphones when I bought the phone.
- When you buy the furniture set, they might throw a matching throw pillow in.
- Let's throw a discount in for customers who purchase two or more items.
3
to surrender when facing challenges or difficulties
- The athlete was determined not to throw in despite tough competition.
- The group decided not to throw in despite the project's complexity.
- The team members agreed not to throw in during tough times.
- The musician wouldn't throw in the towel despite a tough start.
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