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

  • (..) Ma'am, this is where you found her? I didn't see her fall. When I got here, she was on that lower step. Why don't you say anything? Go show them how he threw you. I was so sick I didn't know what happened to me. Look, I'll stand in her place. You in the doorway and push me as hard as you want. (..)
    2011 A Separation
  • (..) I wouldn't even have tried to get her out of the house. I just wanted to close the door. Do you accept his explanation? He didn't push. He grabbed me here and threw me and I fell on the stairs. I didn't throw you. I wanted to get you out of my house. Who throws out a pregnant woman? I didn't know. (..)
    2011 A Separation