threw
Pronunciation: [θruː]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to move something through the air using your hand. When you throw a ball, you use your arm to send it flying away.
Example
He threw the ball to his friend at the park.
Example
She didn't throw the frisbee; it stayed on the ground.
Example
Did you throw the paper airplane across the room?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to suddenly start showing a strong feeling or reaction. When someone is very surprised or upset, you might say they threw a fit.
Example
When she saw the surprise party, she threw her arms up in joy.
Example
He didn't throw a fit when he lost the game; he took it quite well.
Example
Did he throw a fit when he found out the news?
Context: "time"
(verb) to cause something to happen or to change the course of events. If you throw a party, you organize it.
Example
They threw a birthday party for their friend last week.
Example
She didn't throw a party because she was too busy.
Example
Are you going to throw a celebration for the big occasion?
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