threw
word · lemma: throw
/ˈθɹu/
throo
/θɹˈuː/
throo
Definition
Past tense of 'throw'. It means moved something through the air with your hand or suddenly sent or put something somewhere by force.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical actions: 'throw a ball', 'throw a stone'. It also appears in common expressions like 'throw a party', 'throw away', and 'throw someone off' with different meanings. Learners often confuse 'throw' with 'drop': 'throw' is intentional, while 'drop' is usually accidental.
Spanish: lanzó - tiróPortuguese (BR): jogou - lançou - atirouPortuguese (PT): atirou - lançouChinese (Simplified): 扔了 - 投了 - 抛了Chinese (Traditional): 扔了 - 投了 - 拋了Hindi: फेंकाArabic: رَمَى - أَلْقَىBengali: ছুঁড়েছিলRussian: бросил - кидалJapanese: 投げたVietnamese: némKorean: 던졌다Turkish: attı - fırlattıUrdu: پھینک دیاIndonesian: ném
Example Sentences
He threw the ball to his sister.
basic
She threw the old papers away.
basic
The angry man threw a chair.
basic
She threw a party for her best friend last weekend.
natural
His question threw me off, and I forgot what I wanted to say.
natural
I threw on a jacket and ran outside.
natural