threw

Definition

  • past tense of 'throw'

Examples

  • ('American football') The quarterback 'threw' a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception]

  • She 'threw' all her efforts 'into' the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense]

  • She 'threw' everything she had 'into' winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) checked travel sites last night. Yes. I have to go, Mom. But you don't even have a bag. I threw it out the window. You don't have to worry about me. I'm gonna be okay. I love you (..)
    2008 Two Lovers