throw (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /θroʊ/
Definition
To send something through the air with a sudden, quick movement of your arm and hand.
Examples
He can throw a ball very far.
Don't throw your toys out of the window.
How to Use throw
- throw up (phrasal verb)
- To vomit. — "I ate too much and had to throw up."
- throw away (phrasal verb)
- To discard something. — "Please throw away your trash."
- throw out (phrasal verb)
- To discard or expel. — "They decided to throw out the old furniture."
- throw into (prepositional phrase)
- To cause someone to be in a particular state or situation. — "The news threw him into despair."
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