Throw /θɹəʊ/

The meaning and definition of Throw, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To change place.
To change in state or status

noun

The flight of a thrown object.
“What a great throw by the quarterback!”
The act of throwing something.
“The gambler staked everything on one throw of the dice.”

verb

To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.
“throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider”
To eject or cause to fall off.

Synonyms spend pledge promise vow take heed take notice

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