Threw: meaning, definitions and examples

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threw

 

[ ฮธruห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'threw' is the simple past tense of the verb 'throw.' It is used to describe the action of propelling an object with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand. This term can apply to various scenarios, such as tossing a ball, discarding an item, or even figuratively, like throwing someone into a situation. Understanding its use in both physical and abstract contexts is essential for grasping its full meaning.

Synonyms

cast, fling, hurl, launch

Examples of usage

  • He threw the ball to his friend.
  • She threw her old clothes away.
  • The teacher threw a curveball in the exam.
  • They threw a surprise party for her.

Translations

Translations of the word "threw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช warf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzuciล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tirรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท attฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์กŒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰”ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrgel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzรณ

Etymology

The word 'throw' comes from the Old English *thrawan, which means to twist or turn. Its etymological roots are traced back to the Proto-Germanic *thrawan. The transition of the word over time shifted its meaning towards the act of propelling something away from oneself. By Middle English, the term evolved into 'throwen,' which was used in various dialects to signify the action of sending an object in a particular direction. This evolution reflects changes in linguistic patterns and the influence of neighboring languages, including Norse and Latin. The past tense 'threw' followed a pattern common in English verb conjugations, aligning with other strong verbs that change vowels in their past forms. Today, 'threw' is widely used in everyday language, illustrating its significance in both casual and formal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,691, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.