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throw

/θɹoʊ/noun, verb1 syllable

Throw means: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly.

Synonyms for throw46

noun, as in the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

stroke, cam stroke

verb, as in be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

confuse, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate, flurry, disconcert, put off

verb, as in to remove

shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw off, throw away, drop

verb, as in organize or be responsible for

hold, have, make, give

verb, as in put or send forth

project, cast, contrive

verb, as in cause to be confused emotionally

bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate

verb, as in cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

flip, switch

verb, as in place or put with great energy

thrust

verb, as in convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

give

verb, as in utter with force; utter vehemently

hurl

also used for throw

bung, fling, eject, displace, relocate, take a dive, pass, chuck, chunk, cook, dash, dump, feck, jerk, heave

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What does throw mean?20

verb

1

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly“These questions confuse even the experts”

2

to remove“he shed his image as a pushy boss”

3

organize or be responsible for“hold a reception”

4

put or send forth“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”

5

cause to be confused emotionally

6

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation“switch on the light”

7

place or put with great energy“She threw the blanket around the child”

8

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture“Throw a glance”

9

utter with force; utter vehemently“hurl insults”

10

propel through the air“throw a frisbee”

11

move violently, energetically, or carelessly“She threw herself forwards”

12

to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly“Jane threw dinner together”

13

make on a potter's wheel“she threw a beautiful teapot”

14

cause to fall off“The horse threw its inexperienced rider”

15

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface“Throw a six”

noun

1

the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

2

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)“the catcher made a good throw to second base”

3

a single chance or instance“he couldn't afford $50 a throw”

4

bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

5

casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly“he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with throw?60

two syllables

agoalthoughbelowhello

three syllables

ceo
Show 40 near rhymes
mostthosehomebotholdowntoldwholehopepostcontrolknownclosephoneroadshowsgoesholdgoldalonerolevotecodeknowsgoalnotewrotegrowthcoldsoldcoachgoalsapproachsupposedclosedshowncoastshowedbrokenotes

All 60 rhymes for throw, grouped by syllable

Throw in a sentence

  • In spite of our encouragement, he decided to throw in the towel.darinmex
  • If the spaghetti sticks when you throw it against the wall, it's done.darinmex
  • Though he lives within a stone's throw of the school, he is often late.Zifre
  • Yup, it seems like even the doctor was about to throw in the towel.marcelostockle
  • Throw another log on the fire, will you?FlamingTofu
  • Don't throw the soup away, the grandfather will eat it up!astynk
  • I might need this again, so don't throw it away.CK
  • Nothing will save this watch now, it's better to throw it away.Huskion

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of throw

as a noun

plural
throws

as a verb

past tense
threw
past participle
thrown
present participle
throwing
third-person singular
throws