Throw Off

Pronunciation: /θroʊ ɒf/

Definitions of throw off

noun A person or thing that throws off or causes disruption

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally threw off my balance while walking on the tightrope.

A2 The sudden noise from the crowd threw off the performer's concentration.

B1 The unexpected change in schedule threw off our entire day.

B2 The misleading information in the report threw off the investors.

C1 The subtle nuances in the painting threw off even the most experienced art critic.

C2 The intricate plot twists in the novel can easily throw off readers who are not paying close attention.

verb To remove or get rid of something

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally threw off my hat while running.

A2 The sudden noise threw off the actor's concentration during the play.

B1 The unexpected change in schedule threw off my entire day.

B2 The misleading information thrown off the investigators during the case.

C1 The complex equations threw off even the most experienced mathematicians.

C2 The subtle nuances in the painting threw off the art critics, leaving them speechless.

adverb In a manner that causes disruption or confusion

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to throw off her heavy coat as she entered the warm house.

A2 The runner had to throw off his competitors in the final stretch of the race.

B1 The new medication helped to throw off the symptoms of the flu.

B2 The unexpected news completely threw off his concentration during the meeting.

C1 The sudden change in plans threw off the entire project timeline.

C2 The team's strategy was to throw off their opponents by using unconventional tactics.

Examples of throw off in a Sentence

formal The unexpected change in weather can throw off our plans for the outdoor event.

informal I always try to throw off my friends by telling them I'm running late when I'm actually already there.

slang I can't believe he tried to throw off the teacher by pretending to be sick.

figurative Her negative attitude can really throw off the vibe of the whole group.

Grammatical Forms of throw off

• past tense: threw off
• plural: throw offs
• comparative: more thrown off
• superlative: most thrown off
• present tense: throws off
• future tense: will throw off
• perfect tense: have thrown off
• continuous tense: is throwing off
• singular: throw off
• positive degree: throw off
• infinitive: to throw off
• gerund: throwing off
• participle: thrown off

Origin and Evolution of throw off

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'throw off' originated in Middle English as a combination of the words 'throw' and 'off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean physically throwing something off or away, the phrase 'throw off' has evolved to also mean to get rid of something or to disrupt a process or situation.