Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: throw
IPA transcription: [θɹ'oʊ]
Pronunciations of throw
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: throw
    Meaning: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
  • Synonyms: throw
    Meaning: a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: throw
    Meaning: propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"
  • Synonyms: throw
    Meaning: move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
  • Synonyms: shed, cast, cast_off, shake_off, throw, throw_off, throw_away, drop
    Meaning: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
  • Synonyms: throw, thrust
    Meaning: place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
  • Synonyms: give, throw
    Meaning: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
  • Synonyms: throw, flip, switch
    Meaning: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
  • Synonyms: project, cast, contrive, throw
    Meaning: put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
  • Synonyms: throw
    Meaning: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
  • Synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw
    Meaning: cause to be confused emotionally
  • Synonyms: hurl, throw
    Meaning: utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
  • Synonyms: hold, throw, have, make, give
    Meaning: organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
Usage examples
  • "He's going to throw himself!
  • I simply could not throw it away.
  • "Oh, throw it away!" growled the fox.
  • Throw a small Locust into the rigging.
  • Roll them in paper and throw them away.
  • "Throw that wood aboard, men," he said.
  • "Shall I throw in a stone, to waken him?"
  • Wrap it up in a paper, and throw it away.
  • "I'll throw things I'm very good at that."
  • "Did you see her throw the chloroform away?"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Han dynasty, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rock–paper–scissors, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Association football, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George Lansbury, License CC BY-SA 4.0