Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: thrown
IPA transcription: [θɹ'oʊn]
Pronunciations of thrown
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: thrown, thrown_and_twisted
    Meaning: twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread; "thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn"
  • Synonyms: thrown
    Meaning: caused to fall to the ground; "the thrown rider got back on his horse"; "a thrown wrestler"; "a ball player thrown for a loss"
Usage examples
  • They are all thrown down."
  • Henry thrown from his horse?
  • Like a stone thrown at random
  • The rope shot out, well thrown.
  • She was thrown into the public grave.
  • With a harsh clang a hatch was thrown back.
  • Another pebble was thrown against the glass.
  • "I wish you hadn't thrown that stuff away, Jim.
  • It appears to be a plain duty thrown in my path."
  • Poor Augustus is thrown into terrible difficulties."
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jane Cobden, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of Fredericksburg, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Thriving Cult of Greed and Power, License CC BY-SA 4.0