Meaning
To make something fly through the air by moving your arm and letting it go.
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Word origin
From Old English thrawan, meaning to twist or turn.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- thrawan
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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To throw is to make something fly through the air by moving your arm and letting it go. The past form is "threw".
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 2: throw, though, between and 7 more words.