thrown

/θroʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

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

“The child threw the ball across the park.”

2. noun

something that has been thrown, such as a projectile or an object that has been discarded

“The thrown rock landed in the pond.”

3. adjective

past participle of throw, describing something that has been thrown or cast

“The thrown pottery was fragile and beautiful.”

4. adverb

used to indicate that something is thrown or cast

“The ball was thrown far across the field.”

Synonyms

  • flung
  • hurled
  • launched
  • pitched

Antonyms

  • caught
  • dropped