CEFR C1

hurled

verb

Meaning

To throw something with great force or violence.

Examples

The champion athlete hurled the discus across the field with remarkable power.
Frustrated by the loss, the player hurled his racket against the wall.

Synonyms: throw, toss, fling, heave

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hurled (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /hɜːrl/

Definition

To throw something with great force or violence.

Examples

The champion athlete hurled the discus across the field with remarkable power.
Frustrated by the loss, the player hurled his racket against the wall.
The storm hurled debris through the air, damaging several parked cars.

How to Use hurled

hurl at (prepositional phrase): To throw something in the direction of a target. — "The crowd began to hurl insults at the opposing team."
hurl into (prepositional phrase): To throw something with force into a specific space. — "He hurled the bag into the back of the truck and drove away."

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