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Throw: Meanings, Examples, and Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：propel through air (throw)

throw 🔊

/θroʊ/

To make something leave your hand and move through the air by moving your arm quickly.

Child throwing a baseball in backyard action shot

propel through air 🔊

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/prəˈpɛl θruː ɛr/

To cause an object to leave your hand and move through the air using a quick arm movement.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'thrawan' (to twist, turn), later shifting to mean 'to hurl'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of twisting your arm and releasing a ball: 'THROW' combines twist and hurl.

📖 Example

We went to the park and decided to throw a frisbee back and forth. 🔊 We went to the park and decided to throw a frisbee back and forth.

🔗 Collocations

throw a ball – to hurl a ball with the hand

throw a stone – to propel a stone through the air

throw something away – to discard something by throwing it

🔄 Synonyms

toss (v.) – To throw lightly or carelessly.

hurl (v.) – To throw forcefully.

fling (v.) – To throw or toss with sudden force.

🚫 Antonyms

catch (v.) – To receive and hold an object thrown by someone.

hold (v.) – To keep something in the hand without releasing it.

retain (v.) – To keep possession of something instead of throwing it.

🌱 Derivatives

thrower (n.) – A person who throws something.

throwaway (adj.) – Intended to be thrown away after use.

overthrow (v.) – To throw something over or beyond; to remove from power.

📖 Cultural Story

The verb 'throw' has ancient roots in the concept of twisting or turning, as seen in pottery ('throw a pot'). Its modern sense of propelling emerged in Middle English.

Meaning 2：host a party (throw)

throw 🔊

/θroʊ/

(Informal) To organize and have a party or social event.

Friends toasting at a house party celebration

host a party 🔊

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/hoʊst ə ˈpɑːrti/

To organize and hold a social event, such as a party, gathering, or celebration.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Let's throw a pizza party at my place this weekend to celebrate the end of exams! 🔊 Let's throw a pizza party at my place this weekend to celebrate the end of exams!

🔗 Collocations

throw a party – to host a party

throw a celebration – to organize a festive event

throw a bash – to hold a large, lively party (informal)

🔄 Synonyms

host (v.) – To receive or entertain guests at an event.

organize (v.) – To arrange and coordinate an event.

give (v.) – To hold or provide an event (e.g., give a party).

🚫 Antonyms

cancel (v.) – To decide that a planned event will not take place.

attend (v.) – To be present at an event organized by someone else.

🌱 Derivatives

thrower (n.) – Someone who hosts a party (informal usage).