CEFR A2

thrown

verb

Meaning

Propelled through the air with great force by a rapid movement of the arm and wrist.

Examples

The ball was thrown high into the air.
He thrown the keys onto the table.

Synonyms: tossed, hurled, flung

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thrown (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈθroʊn/

Definition

Propelled through the air with great force by a rapid movement of the arm and wrist.

Examples

The ball was thrown high into the air.
He thrown the keys onto the table.

How to Use thrown

thrown away (phrasal verb): Discarded as no longer useful or wanted. — "The old newspapers were thrown away."
thrown out (phrasal verb): Forced to leave a place, especially one's home or job. — "He was thrown out of the bar for being too loud."
thrown off (phrasal verb): To be surprised or confused. — "The unexpected question thrown off the speaker."

Synonyms of thrown

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