threw

/θruː/ /θriː/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of throw: to propel or cast something through the air

“She threw the ball across the field.”

2. verb

past tense of throw: to cause or allow something to fall or go in a particular direction

“The wind threw the leaves off the tree.”

3. noun

a thing thrown, especially a ball or stone

“He picked up the threw that was lying on the ground.”

Synonyms

  • cast
  • hurl
  • pitched
  • propelled

Antonyms

  • caught
  • held