thrown
Translation
thrown
Examples
The ball was thrown over the fence.
The ball was thrown over the fence.
He has thrown the keys on the table.
He has thrown the keys on the table.
She was thrown from the horse.
She was thrown from the horse.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) thrown to be propelled by force The ball was thrown.
((have)) thrown used to form perfect tenses I have thrown it away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cast, flung, hurled
Etymology
The past participle of the irregular verb 'to throw', from Old English 'þrāwan' (to twist, turn).
Memory Tips
Past participles are used in passive voice (be thrown) and perfect tenses (have thrown). Picture something that has landed after being propelled through the air.