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

  • (..) Mom? Mom, is that you? MARLENE: Grandma! LORRAINE: Sweetheart! Hi! - What happened to Grandpa? - He threw his back out again. - How's Granddad's little pumpkin? - How did you do that? GEORGE: Out on the golf course. LORRAINE: Are your folks home yet? I brought pizza! (..)
    1989 Back to the Future Part II