Threw

The past tense of the verb 'throw,' meaning to propel something through the air, usually by a movement of the arm and hand. It implies a forceful or sudden action of sending an object from one point to another, often with a specific direction or target in mind. 'Threw' can also describe the act of presenting, distributing, or casting something, not necessarily an object. It also often is used figuratively, as in conveying words or influencing a situation.

Threw meaning with examples

• He threw the baseball with incredible speed, aiming for the catcher's glove. The crowd gasped as the ball whizzed past the batter and into the mitt with a satisfying 'thwack.' His impressive throw secured his place as the team's starting pitcher for the next game. It was a masterclass in athleticism and power.
• She threw a party for her friend's birthday, inviting all their mutual acquaintances and setting up a charming atmosphere in her backyard. Decorations, food, and music filled the scene, fostering good conversation and dancing. The highlight of the party was her amazing gesture of making a special cake to go along with the celebration.
• Frustrated, he threw his hands up in the air, unable to understand the complex instructions on the computer software. He felt like he was working with code that was written in some foreign language. It was clearly difficult. So he gave up, realizing it was time to consult a tutorial for some help.
• The politician threw the audience a curveball, suddenly announcing a radical shift in the company's policy during his speech. This unexpected proposal was aimed at stimulating economic growth and gaining support. The shift in policy would allow business to grow while creating many jobs, all in an effort to gain new voters.