throw
Translation
throw, hurl, organize, confuse
Examples
He threw the ball to the dog.
He threw the ball to the dog.
Let's throw a party for her birthday.
Let's throw a party for her birthday.
The question threw me for a moment.
The question threw me for a moment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((at/to sb./sth.)) to propel sth. through the air He threw the ball to the dog.
((a party/event)) to organize a party Let's throw a party for her birthday.
((sb.)) to confuse or surprise sb. The question threw me for a moment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurl, cast, toss, launch
Etymology
From Old English 'þrāwan' meaning 'to twist, turn'. The sense of 'to hurl' developed later.
Memory Tips
The word sounds a bit like the 'whoosh' of something flying through the air. Remember the irregular forms: throw, threw, thrown.