thrown

word · lemma: throw

/ˈθɹoʊn/
throhn
/θɹˈəʊn/
throhn

Definition

Past participle of 'throw'. It means moved through the air by a person, or sometimes forced suddenly into a state, direction, or situation.

Usage & Nuances

Most often appears with 'have/has/had' ('has thrown') or in the passive ('was thrown'). It is also common in figurative phrases like 'thrown into chaos' or 'thrown off'. Learners often confuse it with the simple past 'threw'.

Example Sentences

The ball was thrown into the yard.

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She was thrown from the bike.

basic

My clothes were thrown on the bed.

basic

The whole plan was thrown into chaos when the server crashed.

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I was really thrown by her question.

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He looked like he had just thrown something together at the last minute.

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