Pronunciation: /θroʊ/

Definitions of throw

noun an act of throwing something

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a circus clown throw a ball in the air.

A2 She decided to have a throw of the dice to see who would go first.

B1 The throw of the javelin was impressive, reaching a new personal best.

B2 The quarterback's throw was perfect, landing right in the receiver's hands.

C1 The artist's throw of paint onto the canvas created a beautiful abstract piece.

C2 The precision of the archer's throw was unmatched, hitting the bullseye every time.

verb to propel something through the air with a rapid motion of the arm and hand

Example Sentences

A1 I throw the ball to my dog.

A2 She throws a great party every year.

B1 He threw the paper in the trash can.

B2 The pitcher threw a fast ball for a strike.

C1 The chef can throw together a delicious meal in minutes.

C2 The artist carefully threw paint onto the canvas to create a masterpiece.

Examples of throw in a Sentence

formal The athlete prepared to throw the javelin with precision.

informal I can't believe you threw out my old baseball glove!

slang He's always throwing shade at people for no reason.

figurative She decided to throw caution to the wind and pursue her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of throw

past tense

threw

plural

throws

comparative

more throw

superlative

most throw

present tense

throw

future tense

will throw

perfect tense

have thrown

continuous tense

is throwing

singular

throws

positive degree

throw

infinitive

to throw

gerund

throwing

participle

thrown

Origin and Evolution of throw

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'throw' originated from the Old English word 'þrāwan' which means to twist or turn.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'throw' expanded to include the action of projecting something through the air with force or effort.