past form
Someone sent an object through the air with a hand or arm.
She threw the ball to her brother.
He threw a stone at the window.
American English
How to pronounce threw
verbB1Very common word
THROO
/θɹu/
One syllable.
Form of throw
Threw is used for a completed action in the past. After have, has, or had, use thrown instead.
Someone sent an object through the air with a hand or arm.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form
Someone made a person or animal fall or move suddenly by using force.
The horse threw the rider onto the ground.
The wave threw him against the rocks.
past form
Someone organized and held a party or other event.
They threw a party for Maya.
Her parents threw her a surprise party.
past form
Someone put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.
He threw his coat on the bed.
She threw the papers into a drawer.
Useful expressions
to put something in the trash because you do not want it
Please throw away these old papers.
to vomit
He threw up after the long flight.
to confuse someone or make them lose focus
The sudden change threw me off.
Related words & forms
The past form is threw. The form used after have, has, or had is thrown.