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throw
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- pronunciation:
- thro
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- throw up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
throws, throwing, threw, thrown |
| definition 1: |
to send through the air with force by using the arm and wrist; hurl.
He threw the baseball over the fence.
- synonyms:
- cast, fling, hurl, toss
- similar words:
- chuck, deliver, direct, heave, launch, pitch, propel, send
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| definition 2: |
to cause to fall to the floor or ground.
The bucking horse finally threw him.- similar words:
- down
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| definition 3: |
to put on or take off quickly.
He threw a sweater over his shoulders. |
| definition 4: |
to put suddenly into a given condition.
The drug threw him into a deep sleep.- similar words:
- fling, hurl, knock
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| definition 5: |
to cast.
The setting sun threw long shadows on the road.- synonyms:
- cast, project
- similar words:
- shed
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| definition 6: |
to lose on purpose, for money or some other reason.
The boxer threw the fight because his family needed the money that he was offered to let the other man win.- synonyms:
- fix
- similar words:
- lose
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| related words: |
cast, confuse, dash, hurtle, pass, patch, scramble, set, stagger, toss, trip, wash, wrestle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or result of throwing.
He made a strong throw from the outfield.- synonyms:
- cast, fling
- similar words:
- chuck, heave, toss
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| definition 2: |
the distance an object is or can be thrown.
His house was just a stone's throw away. |
| related words: |
pass, pitch |
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| phrase: |
throw up |
| derivation: |
thrower (n.) |
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