third-person singular verb
He or she sends an object through the air with a hand or arm.
He throws the ball to his friend.
She throws a stone at the fence.
American English
How to pronounce throws
verb · nounB1Very common word
THROHZ
/θɹoʊz/
One syllable.
Form of throw
The spelling throws is used both as a third-person singular verb and as a plural noun.
He or she sends an object through the air with a hand or arm.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
He or she makes a person or animal fall or move suddenly by using force.
The horse throws the rider.
A sudden wave throws him onto the rocks.
third-person singular verb
He or she organizes and holds a party or another event.
She throws a surprise party for her sister.
He throws a small dinner party every year.
third-person singular verb
He or she puts something somewhere quickly or carelessly.
He throws his jacket on the chair.
She throws 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.