throw

[θroʊ]

throw Definition

• 1. to cause something to go through the air with force, especially by a movement of the arm
• 2. to put something in a particular place or position quickly and carelessly
• 3. to cause someone to fall or be thrown off balance

Using throw: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "throw" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She threw the ball to her friend.

• Example

  He threw his clothes on the floor.

• Example

  The sudden gust of wind threw me off balance.

• Example

  The company decided to throw a party for its employees.

throw Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for throw

• fling
• cast
• pitch
• hurl
• toss

Antonyms for throw

• catch
• receive

Phrases with throw

• throw in the towel

  to give up or quit, especially after a long struggle

  Example

  After years of trying to make it as an actor, he finally threw in the towel and went back to school.

• throw caution to the wind

  to take a risk without worrying about the consequences

  Example

  She decided to throw caution to the wind and quit her job to travel the world.

• throw someone under the bus

  to betray or sacrifice someone for one's own benefit

  Example

  He threw his colleague under the bus to save himself from getting fired.

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Summary: throw in Brief

The verb 'throw' [θroʊ] refers to causing something to move through the air with force, placing something quickly and carelessly, or causing someone to fall or lose balance. It can be used in phrases like 'throw in the towel,' meaning to give up, and 'throw caution to the wind,' meaning to take a risk. 'Throw' has formal synonyms like 'toss' and 'fling,' and informal ones like 'chuck' and 'heave.'