threw Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb propel through the air
    throw.
    • throw a frisbee
  2. verb move violently, energetically, or carelessly
    throw.
    • She threw herself forwards
  3. verb get rid of
    shake off; shed; throw away; throw off; drop; cast off; cast; throw.
    • he shed his image as a pushy boss
    • shed your clothes
  4. verb place or put with great energy
    thrust; throw.
    • She threw the blanket around the child
    • thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
  5. verb convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
    throw; give.
    • Throw a glance
    • She gave me a dirty look
  6. verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
    switch; throw; flip.
    • switch on the light
    • throw the lever
  7. verb put or send forth
    project; cast; contrive; throw.
    • She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    • The setting sun threw long shadows
    • cast a spell
    • cast a warm light
  8. verb to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
    throw.
    • Jane threw dinner together
    • throw the car into reverse
  9. verb cause to be confused emotionally
    bemuse; throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
  10. verb utter with force; utter vehemently
    throw; hurl.
    • hurl insults
    • throw accusations at someone
  11. verb organize or be responsible for
    make; hold; throw; have; give.
    • hold a reception
    • have, throw, or make a party
    • give a course
  12. verb make on a potter's wheel
    throw.
    • she threw a beautiful teapot
  13. verb cause to fall off
    throw.
    • The horse threw its inexperienced rider
  14. verb throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
    throw.
    • Throw a six
  15. verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
    bedevil; discombobulate; confuse; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
    • These questions confuse even the experts
    • This question completely threw me
    • This question befuddled even the teacher

WordNet


Threw
Definitions
  1. imp. of Throw.

Webster 1913