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

  • (..) talking about the weather and things. I tried to be pleasant... but my head began to hurt from his banality. I almost didn't notice... but I suddenly threw up all over him. He was not pleased... and I couldn't stop laughing". No dates. Placed on the shelves in no discernible order. (..)
    1995 Se7en