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Definition of thrown - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
hastycreated or done quickly without careful planning
- The thrown together meal surprisingly tasted good..
2.
- She was thrown by the unexpected question.
3.
launchedpropelled through the air by force
- The thrown ball landed in the neighbor's yard.
Expressions with thrown
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express anger or frustration suddenly and dramatically
She has thrown a fit when she lost her keys.
disrupted and confused
The team was thrown into chaos by the sudden changes.
put in a difficult situation
The new manager was thrown into the fire on his first day.
added to a combination of things
Several new ingredients were thrown into the mix for the recipe.
not working correctly or as expected
The computer system was thrown out of whack after the power outage.
forced to depend on something because nothing else is available
After the storm, we were thrown back upon our own supplies.
discarded as unwanted or useless
The thrown-away papers cluttered the street.
distorted by forceful bending and torsion
The thrown and twisted metal looked like modern art.
Origin of thrown
Old English, þrawan (to twist)
Terms with thrown included in their meaning
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garbage
unwanted material thrown away or not used
traditional tool
curved wooden tool returning when thrown
celebration paper
small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations
games
small pointed object thrown in a game
object
disc-shaped toy thrown and caught
liquid
water or liquid carelessly spilled or thrown
abundance
large number of things falling or thrown together
result
image or sound thrown onto a surface
waste
thrown away or discarded
throwable
designed to be thrown
waste
thrown away or rejected as useless
ongoing action
in the process of being thrown away
removal
thrown out with force
sports
related to a disc designed to be thrown
weapon
small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically
learning challenge
thrown into a challenging learning environment immediately
sport event
track and field event where a heavy ball is thrown for distance
disordered
moved or thrown about randomly
liquid
small amount of water thrown or falling
sports
round object thrown in sports
hygiene
single-use hand covers worn for protection then thrown away after use
single-use items
items used once then thrown away
disorder
thrown into confusion or turmoil
fire
small fiery particle thrown off from a fire
Examples of thrown in a sentence
Her thrown outfit still looked stylish. He felt thrown by the sudden change in plans. The team was thrown by the unexpected results. The thrown stone shattered the window. Police recovered the thrown bottle from the road.
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- French:improvisé, déconcerté, ...
- German:zusammengeworfen, verwirrt, ...
- Italian:improvvisato, sconcertato, ...
- Spanish:improvisado, confundido, ...
- Portuguese:improvisado, confuso, ...
- Chinese:匆忙的, 困惑的, ...
- Japanese:急ごしらえの, 混乱した, ...
- Arabic:مُرَكَّب, مُرْتَبِك, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּלְתָּר, נָבוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:наспех сделанный, озадаченный, ...
- Ukrainian:нашвидкуруч зроблений, збентежений, ...
- Hindi:अव्यवस्थित, उलझन में, ...
Definition of throw - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
propel forcefullypropel something through the air with force
- He decided to throw the ball to his dog..
2.
actionmove something suddenly or carelessly
- He threw his clothes on the floor.
3.
eventorganize or hold an event
- They plan to throw a big party next weekend..
4.
gamesroll dice
- He threw a six on his first roll.
5.
motioncause to fall off or dislodge
- The horse threw its rider.
6.
boxingdeliver a punch
- He threw a punch at his opponent.
7.
opticsproject a shadow or light
- The lamp throws a warm glow.
8.
deceptionUS confuse or mislead someoneUS
- The unexpected question threw him off.
9.
sportsintentionally lose a game
- The team was accused of throwing the match.
10.
actingchange one's voice to sound different
- The ventriloquist can throw his voice.
11.
machineTECH. move a switch to operate a mechanismTECH.
- She threw the switch to start the machine.
12.
craftTECH. make pottery on a wheelTECH.
- She learned to throw pots in art class.
13.
technologyTECH. US send an error in computingTECH. US
- The program will throw an error if it fails.
Noun
1.
actionact of propelling something with the arm
- His throw was fast and accurate.
2.
decorative fabricUK light blanket or cover for furnitureUK
- She placed a throw over the sofa.
3.
sportssingle chance or instance of an action
- He took a throw at the target.
4.
veterinaryDated act of giving birth in animalsDated
- The cow's throw was successful.
Images of throw
light blanket or cover for furniture
Expressions with throw
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discard or get rid of something unwanted
She decided to throw out the old clothes.
scatter objects in different directions
The children throw about their toys every afternoon.
drop something forcefully from one's hands
He decided to throw down the heavy bag.
remove or discard something
She threw off her wet coat.
organize and host a social gathering
They decided to throw a party for her birthday..
toss a softball underhand
She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.
discard something completely without care
He decided to throw it all away and start fresh.
hurl stones towards someone or something
The children throw stones at the old building.
assemble or produce something quickly and without much care
She had to throw together a meal before guests arrived..
vomit or eject stomach contents through the mouth
He felt sick and had to throw up.
very short distance away
The park is just a stone's throw from here.
very close or within a short distance
The park is just a stone's throw away from here.
hit someone with a fist
He tried to throw a punch during the fight.
show anger or frustration in an uncontrolled way
He will throw a tantrum if he loses.
discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement
He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.
discuss an idea informally
We often throw an idea around before making a decision.
respond quickly and sharply to a comment
She threw back a witty remark during the debate.
do something despite risks without worrying about consequences
She decided to throw caution to the wind and invest all her savings.
discourage or dissuade someone from doing something
His father threw cold water on his plans to drop out of school..
make a bad situation worse by adding more trouble
Don't throw fuel on the fire by arguing more.
make a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or tension
His rude comment threw gas on the fire during the argument..
make a bad situation worse by adding more problems or anger
He threw gasoline on the fire by insulting her again.
remove him from a place or position
They decided to throw him off the team.
add something extra at no additional cost
They will throw in a free dessert.
Origin of throw
Old English, þrawan (to twist)
Examples of throw in a sentence
They watched him throw the frisbee across the park. She threw her bag onto the sofa. Don't throw your shoes in the hallway. We're going to throw a surprise wedding anniversary. The community center will throw a charity event next month. It is your turn to throw the dice.
She threw doubles and moved her token forward. The sudden stop threw him from the saddle. The explosion threw several rocks loose. The rookie threw a hard left in round two. She threw no punches during the sparring session. The projector threw a sharp image onto the screen. At sunset, the tower throws a long shadow across the square. Her strange behavior threw everyone at the party. The plot twist in the movie threw the audience. They were suspected of throwing the championship. Rumors spread that he threw the final game. From backstage, the actor threw her voice across the room. He threw his voice to make the reply seem distant. Throw the lever before the conveyor reaches the gate. The operator threw a switch to stop the pump. He can throw a vase in under an hour. The artist demonstrated how to throw a bowl. If the input is invalid, the system will throw an error. The script might throw an error during execution. The throw reached the target effortlessly. Her throw broke the previous record. A colorful throw added charm to the chair. He bought a new throw for the bed. His throw was the longest in the competition. The throw landed perfectly in the basket. The veterinarian monitored the mare's throw closely. A successful throw is vital for livestock health.
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- French:lancer, plaid, ...
- German:werfen, Wurf, ...
- Italian:lanciare, lancio, ...
- Spanish:arrojar, lanzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:lançar, arremesso, ...
- Chinese:扔, 投掷, ...
- Japanese:投げる, 投げ, ...
- Arabic:رَمَى, رَمْيَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִזְרוֹק, זְרִיקָה, ...
- Russian:бросать, бросок, ...
- Ukrainian:кидати, кидок, ...
- Hindi:फेंकना, थ्रो, ...
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