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throw
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- pronunciation:
- thro
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
throws, throwing, threw, thrown |
| definition 1: |
When you throw a ball, you send the ball through the air by using your arm.
Max always throws the ball so hard! I can never catch it.
- synonyms:
- cast, toss
- similar words:
- direct, launch, pitch, propel, send
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| definition 2: |
When a horse throws a rider, it means that the horse makes them fall to the ground.
As soon as the cowboy got onto the horse, the horse threw him.- similar words:
- down
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| definition 3: |
When you throw a piece of clothing on, you put put it on quickly.
Jason suddenly threw his jacket on and went outside.Emma's dad was sleeping when he heard a noise. He threw a robe on and went downstairs to see what it was. |
| related words: |
cast, confuse, pass, patch, set, thrust, toss, trip, wash, wrap |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A throw is the action of throwing something, especially a ball or some other thing in a game. When you throw a ball, you send it with force through the air.
Kayla made a really long throw and the basketball went right through the hoop.Manuel made a great throw to third base.- similar words:
- toss
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| related words: |
pass, pitch |
| derivation: |
thrower (n.) |
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