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English noun: throw | |||
| 1. | throw (act) the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) | ||
| Samples | The catcher made a good throw to second base. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | actuation, propulsion | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bowling, cast, delivery, fling, flip, flip, heave, heaving, hurl, leaner, pass, pitch, pitch, ringer, shy, slinging, throw-in, toss | ||
| 2. | throw (state) a single chance or instance | ||
| Samples | He couldn't afford $50 a throw. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | chance, opportunity | ||
| Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
| 3. | throw (event) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam | ||
| Synonyms | cam stroke, stroke | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | motion, movement | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | instroke, outstroke | ||
| 4. | throw (artifact) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding | ||
| 5. | throw (act) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly | ||
| Samples | He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | gambling, gaming, play | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cast, flip, roll, toss | ||
English verb: throw | |||
| 1. | throw (contact) propel through the air | ||
| Samples | Throw a frisbee. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | impel, propel | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bombard, cast, chuck, deep-six, defenestrate, deliver, drive, flap down, flick, fling, flip, ground, heave, hurl, hurtle, jettison, juggle, lob, pass, pelt, pitch, prostrate, ridge, shy, skim, skip, skitter, slam, throw overboard, toss | ||
| 2. | throw (motion) move violently, energetically, or carelessly | ||
| Samples | She threw herself forwards. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | move | ||
| 3. | throw (contact) get rid of | ||
| Samples | He shed his image as a pushy boss. Shed your clothes. | ||
| Synonyms | cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | remove, take, take away, withdraw | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abscise, autotomise, autotomize, exfoliate, exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough | ||
| 4. | throw (contact) place or put with great energy | ||
| Samples | She threw the blanket around the child. Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar. | ||
| Synonyms | thrust | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | pop | ||
| 5. | throw (communication) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture | ||
| Samples | Throw a glance. She gave me a dirty look. | ||
| Synonyms | give | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | communicate, intercommunicate | ||
| 6. | throw (contact) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | ||
| Samples | Switch on the light. Throw the lever. | ||
| Synonyms | flip, switch | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | engage, lock, mesh, operate | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cut, switch off, switch on, turn off, turn on, turn out | ||
| 7. | throw (creation) put or send forth | ||
| Samples | She threw the flashlight beam into the corner. The setting sun threw long shadows. Cast a spell. Cast a warm light. | ||
| Synonyms | cast, contrive, project | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | direct, send | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | shoot | ||
| 8. | throw (motion) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly | ||
| Samples | Jane threw dinner together. Throw the car into reverse. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||
| 9. | throw (emotion) cause to be confused emotionally | ||
| Examples | The bad news will throw him, The good news will throw her, The performance is likely to throw Sue | ||
| Synonyms | bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset | ||
| 10. | throw (communication) utter with force; utter vehemently | ||
| Samples | Hurl insults. Throw accusations at someone. | ||
| Synonyms | hurl | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
| 11. | throw (creation) organize or be responsible for | ||
| Samples | Hold a reception. Have, throw, or make a party. Give a course. | ||
| Synonyms | give, have, hold, make | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | direct | ||
| 12. | throw (creation) make on a potter's wheel | ||
| Samples | She threw a beautiful teapot. | ||
| Examples | Did he throw his major works over a short period of time? | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work | ||
| 13. | throw (contact) cause to fall off | ||
| Samples | The horse threw its inexperienced rider. | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bump, dislodge | ||
| 14. | throw (contact) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface | ||
| Samples | Throw a six. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | release, turn | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | shoot | ||
| 15. | throw (cognition) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||
| Samples | These questions confuse even the experts. This question completely threw me. This question befuddled even the teacher. | ||
| Synonyms | bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, demoralize, disorient, disorientate, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex | ||
| Verb group | confuse, disconcert, flurry, put off | ||
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