thrown Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb propel through the air
   throw.
   
   • throw a frisbee
2. verb move violently, energetically, or carelessly
   throw.
   
   • She threw herself forwards
3. verb get rid of
   shake off; shed; throw away; throw off; drop; cast off; cast; throw.
   
   • he shed his image as a pushy boss
   • shed your clothes
4. verb place or put with great energy
   thrust; throw.
   
   • She threw the blanket around the child
   • thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
5. verb convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
   throw; give.
   
   • Throw a glance
   • She gave me a dirty look
6. verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
   switch; throw; flip.
   
   • switch on the light
   • throw the lever
7. verb put or send forth
   project; cast; contrive; throw.
   
   • She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
   • The setting sun threw long shadows
   • cast a spell
   • cast a warm light
8. verb to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
   throw.
   
   • Jane threw dinner together
   • throw the car into reverse
9. verb cause to be confused emotionally
   bemuse; throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
   
10. verb utter with force; utter vehemently
    throw; hurl.
    
    • hurl insults
    • throw accusations at someone
11. verb organize or be responsible for
    make; hold; throw; have; give.
    
    • hold a reception
    • have, throw, or make a party
    • give a course
12. verb make on a potter's wheel
    throw.
    
    • she threw a beautiful teapot
13. verb cause to fall off
    throw.
    
    • The horse threw its inexperienced rider
14. verb throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
    throw.
    
    • Throw a six
15. verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
    bedevil; discombobulate; confuse; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
    
    • These questions confuse even the experts
    • This question completely threw me
    • This question befuddled even the teacher
16. adjective satellite caused to fall to the ground
    
    • the thrown rider got back on his horse
    • a thrown wrestler
    • a ball player thrown for a loss
17. adjective satellite twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread
    thrown and twisted.
    
    • thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn

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