Throw Meaning
Throw Definition & Usage
To propel an object with force through the air, typically by using the hand or arm.
Examples
- "She threw the ball to her dog."
- "He threw the paper across the room in frustration."
- "Can you throw me the keys?"
- "The child threw the toy into the pool."
- "They threw their bags into the back of the car."
To discard or get rid of something in a hasty or careless manner.
Examples
- "She threw away the broken shoes."
- "Don't just throw your old clothes in the trash, donate them!"
- "He threw his plans out the window after hearing the news."
- "After the event, they threw out all the decorations."
- "You can't just throw away years of hard work."
In sports, particularly baseball or football, to propel a ball or object to a teammate or target.
Examples
- "The quarterback threw a perfect pass."
- "He threw the ball to first base just in time."
- "They threw the javelin to break the record."
- "The pitcher threw a fastball that was impossible to hit."
- "She threw a long pass to her teammate, who scored the winning goal."
To express or exhibit an emotional reaction in an exaggerated manner.
Examples
- "He threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his way."
- "Stop throwing fits whenever things don't go your way."
- "She threw a fit when she found out about the surprise."
- "He threw a big celebration for his promotion."
- "The audience threw a huge applause after the performance."
To ‘throw someone off’ means to confuse or deceive them.
Examples
- "Her sudden change of tone really threw me off."
- "The unexpected question threw him off balance."
- "He tried to throw the detectives off the trail."
- "Don't let the new rules throw you off course."
- "The misleading directions threw us off track."
Cultural Context
The word 'throw' originates from Old English 'throwan', meaning 'to twist or turn'. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass the physical action of propelling an object. In modern usage, it has also taken on metaphorical meanings.
The Great Baseball Game
Story
The Great Baseball Game
It was a sunny afternoon when Sarah, her friends, and her brother gathered at the baseball field for the annual family game. Sarah had always been a little nervous about throwing the ball, but today, she was determined to improve. Her brother, Mike, threw the ball to her with a confident smile, urging her to throw it back quickly. 'Don’t throw it too hard,' he warned, 'but make sure it’s a good one.' Sarah nodded, adjusting her grip on the ball. With a deep breath, she threw it as hard as she could, sending it flying across the field. 'Nice throw!' Mike shouted, catching it with ease. Sarah smiled, feeling proud. But soon after, the game took an unexpected turn. A little too excited, Sarah threw a wild pitch that veered off course, nearly hitting their friend Emma. 'Whoa!' Emma laughed, ducking. 'That was a close one!' Sarah blushed, but Mike quickly reassured her, 'Hey, it happens. You threw it with confidence!' Later in the game, Mike threw a perfect pass to Sarah, who caught it just in time to score the winning run. Everyone cheered as Sarah threw her arms up in victory. But the celebration didn’t end there. Later that evening, Mike threw a huge party to celebrate the victory, inviting everyone over for pizza and games. As the night wore on, they laughed, telling stories about the game, and Sarah felt more and more comfortable with the idea of 'throwing' both the ball and her fears aside.
