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Definition throw in American English

throw verb

verb
/θroʊ/
1

to use your hand to send an object through the air

Example

I'll throw the ball and you try to catch it.

Example

Some kids were throwing stones at the windows.

Example

Each child throws a ball to their partner.

Example

Can you throw me that rope?

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2

to put something somewhere in a quick careless way

Example

She hastily threw her books into a bag.

Example

Harry had a red scarf thrown casually around his neck.

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3

if a horse throws you, you fall off when it makes a sudden violent movement

Example

She was thrown from her horse when it jumped sideways.

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3.1

to use force to move someone or something

Example

He threw his opponent to the ground.

Example

The door was thrown open.

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3.2

to suddenly move your body or a part of your body into a particular position

Example

Suddenly throwing back his head, he started laughing.

Example

She threw herself into his arms.

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4

if someone is thrown into prison or a similar place, they are forced to go there

Example

Many protesters have been thrown in jail without trial.

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5

to suddenly aim a look, smile, etc. in a particular direction

Example

Marco threw an angry glance at her.

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Example

He was offered a bribe to throw the match.

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7

if you throw a switch, handle, etc., you move it up or down, for example in order to start or stop a machine

Example

He threw a switch and the lights came on.

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8

to put someone or something into a bad state

Example

Exams always threw her into a panic.

Example

A single computer problem can throw the whole office into chaos.

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8.1

if something throws you, it makes you surprised or confused because you did not expect it

Example

The news has completely thrown me.

Example

The sudden question threw her off balance.

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9

if you throw something such as questions, ideas, comments, etc. at someone, you suddenly ask them or mention them

Example

Reporters were throwing personal questions at her.

Example

They stood in the street throwing insults at each other.

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10

if something throws light or shadows somewhere, it makes light or shadows appear there

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Definition throw in American English

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