Throws Meaning in English
word · lemma: throw
/ˈθɹoʊz/
throhz
/θɹˈəʊz/
throhz
Definition
To send something through the air with your hand or arm. It can also mean to suddenly cause someone to be in a state or situation, as in 'throw someone into panic'.
Usage & Nuances
'Throw' is very common and appears in many patterns: 'throw a ball', 'throw something away', 'throw a party', 'throw someone off' (confuse). 'Toss' is often lighter or more casual. As a verb, 'throws' is the third-person singular present form.
Spanish: lanza - tiraPortuguese (BR): joga - lança - arremessaPortuguese (PT): atira - lança - arremessaChinese (Simplified): 扔 - 投 - 抛Chinese (Traditional): 扔 - 投 - 拋Hindi: फेंकता है - उछालता हैArabic: يرمي - يلقيBengali: ছোড়ে - নিক্ষেপ করে - ফেলেছে (পরিস্থিতিতে ফেলা)Russian: бросает - выбрасывает - приводит (в состояние)Japanese: 投げる - 投げ捨てる - 混乱させるVietnamese: ném - vứt - làm cho (ai đó) rơi vàoKorean: 던진다 - (상황에) 빠뜨린다Turkish: atar - fırlatır - birini (duruma) sokmakUrdu: پھینکتا ہے - ڈال دیتا ہے (کسی حالت میں)Indonesian: melempar - membuang - membuat (seseorang dalam/masuk)
Example Sentences
One small problem throws off the whole schedule.
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He throws the ball to his dog.
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She throws the old papers away.
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This news throws me into panic.
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She always throws great birthday parties.
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The joke throws everyone for a second, then they laugh.
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