English · Common Verbs
throw
/θrəʊ/
[/θrəʊ/]
send through air
Beginnerverb
Definition
To send something through the air by moving your arm quickly.
Example
The children love to throw a ball back and forth in the park after school.
The children love to throw a ball back and forth in the park after school.
Etymology
From Old English 'þrāwan' (to twist, turn), the meaning shifting over time.
How & Where It’s Used
Irregular verb (throw, threw, thrown); common in sports and daily life.