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thrown

Pronunciation: [θroʊn]

Word

Context: "action"

(verb) the past participle of 'throw', which means to launch or toss something with your hand. When you throw, you use your arm to send something, like a ball, flying through the air.

Example

He has thrown the ball to his friend and they are playing catch.

Example

She has not thrown away her old toys; she keeps them for memories.

Example

Have you thrown the paper airplane yet?

Context: "state"

(adjective) describes something that has been cast or flung away. It can refer to being in a situation that was suddenly changed, as if something unexpected has happened to you.

Example

They found the thrown items scattered all over the playground.

Example

The thrown objects were not left on the table; they are all neatly arranged.

Example

What happened to the thrown games during the cleanup?

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