throw

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm

Example Sentences

He can throw the ball very far.

He threw the ball to his friend.

Example Expressions

throw in the towel

Synonyms

hurl, toss, cast, fling, chuck

Entry 1

hurl, toss, cast, fling

Entry 2

toss, fling, hurl, chuck

Antonyms

catch, receive, hold

Entry 1

catch, receive

Entry 2

catch, hold

Collocations

throw ball, throw away, throw party, throw tantrum, throw the ball, throw a party

Entry 1

throw ball, throw away, throw party, throw tantrum

Entry 2

throw the ball, throw away, throw a party