flung
word · lemma: fling
Definition
Past tense of 'fling': to throw something or someone suddenly and forcefully, often without careful aim.
Usage & Nuances
'Flung' is mostly used in written or descriptive contexts and is more forceful than 'threw'. Common in phrases like 'flung open' (doors, windows). It often implies a lack of care or anger.
Spanish: arrojó - lanzó - tiróPortuguese (BR): atirou - lançou - jogouPortuguese (PT): atirou - lançou - deitouChinese (Simplified): 扔了 - 抛了Chinese (Traditional): 扔了 - 拋了Hindi: फेंकाArabic: قذف - رمىBengali: ছুড়ে ফেলা - নিক্ষেপ করাRussian: бросил - кинулJapanese: 投げつけたVietnamese: ném mạnh - quăngKorean: 내던졌다 - 던졌다Turkish: fırlattı - savurduUrdu: پھینک دیاIndonesian: melemparkan - melempar dengan keras
Example Sentences
The door flung open with a loud bang.
natural
She flung her bag onto the bed.
basic
The boy flung the ball across the yard.
basic
Papers were flung everywhere after the wind blew in.
natural
He flung his coat over the chair.
basic
She flung herself onto the sofa and sighed.
natural