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threw

Pronunciation: [θruː]

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Learn how to use threw in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce threw

Pronunciation: [θruː]

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