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

  • (..) I think this could be the best show we've ever done. , - No way! - No, it can't be! We threw out the censor-approved script and shot one I wrote this morning. Oh, my God. - - - ... (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta