throw
/θroʊ/
verb
- To send something through the air with a quick motion of the arm.
- She threw the ball to her friend across the yard.
- The children were throwing stones into the lake.
- He threw the paper airplane and watched it glide.
- To put something in a particular place or position quickly or carelessly.
- I threw my coat on the chair when I came in.
- He threw his backpack onto the top bunk.
- She threw the dirty clothes into the laundry basket.
- To cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition suddenly.
- The news threw the family into a state of shock.
- Her comment threw him into confusion.
- The power outage threw the whole building into darkness.
- To organize or give a party or event.
- They threw a big party for their anniversary.
- The company threw a celebration for the new product launch.
- We're going to throw a barbecue this weekend.
- To move a switch, lever, or control to activate or change something.
- The engineer threw the signal to stop the train.
- She threw the lever to start the machine.
- He threw the switch to turn on the lights.
Antonyms
noun
- An act of throwing something, especially a ball or other object.
- She made a perfect throw to first base.
- His throw was long and accurate.
- The child's throw landed right in the bucket.
- A light blanket or cover, often used for decoration or warmth.
- I bought a colorful throw for the guest room bed.
- She draped a soft throw over the back of the sofa.
- He wrapped himself in a warm throw while watching TV.
- The distance that something is thrown.
- The discus throw was over 60 meters.
- The javelin throw set a new record.
- A stone's throw away from the beach is a small café.