threw

verb
UK: /θruː/
US: /θruː/

  1. Past tense of "throw". To send something through the air with force, using your arm.

    1. He threw the ball to me, and I caught it easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. She threw a surprise party for her best friend last Saturday at local bar. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

    1. He threw his coat on the bed and went to the kitchen. [ ] [ ]
    2. She threw a glance at him before turning away, feeling embarrassed. [ ] [ ]

  3. To cause someone to be in a confused or upset state.

    1. The news threw her into a state of shock and disbelief. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected change in plans threw everyone off balance at the meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flung

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "threw" in English means: Past tense of "throw". To send something through the air with force, using your arm., To move something somewhere quickly or carelessly., To cause someone to be in a confused or upset state..

The phonetic transcription of "threw" is /θruː/ in British English and /θruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "threw": flung.

Example usage of "threw": "He threw the ball to me, and I caught it easily.". More examples on the page.