{
    "term": "throw",
    "partOfSpeech": "verb",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "verbForms": {
        "presentSimple": {
            "iYouWeThey": "throw",
            "heSheIt": "throws"
        },
        "pastSimple": "threw",
        "pastParticiple": "thrown",
        "ingForm": "throwing"
    },
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to send something from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly",
            "sensetop": "throw somethingthrow something + adv./prep.throw something to somebodythrow somebody something",
            "labels": "especially British English",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Practise throwing and catching."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Who threw that rock?",
                    "contextForm": "throw something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Stop throwing stones at the window!",
                    "contextForm": "throw something + adv./prep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She threw the ball up and caught it again."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threw the ball into the bushes and the dog ran to fetch it."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Three grenades were thrown into the corridor."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Two petrol bombs had been thrown through the front window."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Don't throw it to him; give it to him!",
                    "contextForm": "throw something to somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Can you throw me that towel?",
                    "contextForm": "throw somebody something"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Sports: ball and racket sports"],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to put something in a particular place quickly and carelessly",
            "sensetop": "throw something + adv./prep.",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Just throw your bag down over there."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threw the keys casually down on the table."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A blanket was thrown over the bed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I took some folders and started throwing stuff in them."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "to move something/somebody suddenly and with force",
            "sensetop": "throw something/somebody + adv./prep.throw something/somebody + adj.",
            "labels": "(figurative)",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The boat was thrown onto the rocks.",
                    "contextForm": "throw something/somebody + adv./prep."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They were thrown to the floor by the impact."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was arrested and **thrown in jail** *(= sent to prison)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threatened to throw her in the river if she screamed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I threw open the windows to let the smoke out.",
                    "contextForm": "throw something/somebody + adj."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threw the double doors open in a dramatic gesture."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Miraculously he was thrown clear *(= out of the vehicle when it crashed)* and suffered nothing more than severe bruising."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The ship's cargo was thrown overboard."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We were literally thrown out of our bunks."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "to move your body or part of it quickly or suddenly",
            "sensetop": "throw something/yourself + adv./prep.",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He threw back his head and roared with laughter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I ran up and threw my arms around him."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Jenny threw herself onto the bed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I just wanted to throw myself into his arms and cry."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "to make somebody fall quickly or violently to the ground",
            "sensetop": "throw somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Two riders were thrown *(= off their horses)* in the second race."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "to make somebody/something be in a particular state",
            "sensetop": "be thrown out of somethingbe thrown into something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Hundreds were thrown out of work.",
                    "contextForm": "be thrown out of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The future of the project has been **thrown into doubt**.",
                    "contextForm": "be thrown into something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Everything was **thrown into chaos**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We were thrown into confusion by the news."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The problem was suddenly thrown into sharp focus."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "to direct something at somebody/something",
            "sensetop": "throw something on/at somebody/something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to throw doubt on the verdict"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to throw the blame on someone"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to throw accusations at someone"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threw the question back at me *(= expected me to answer it myself)*."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["angrily", "carelessly", "casually"],
                "verb + throw": ["be ready to", "be tempted to", "want to"],
                "preposition": ["at", "in", "into"],
                "phrases": ["throw something open"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "to make somebody feel upset, confused, or surprised",
            "sensetop": "throw somebody",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "cefr": "c2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The news of her death really threw me."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The speaker was completely thrown by the interruption."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Feelings"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 9,
            "definition": "to roll a dice or let it fall after shaking it; to obtain a particular number in this way",
            "sensetop": "throw something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Throw the dice!"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He threw three sixes in a row."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 10,
            "definition": "to make a clay pot, dish, etc. on a potter’s wheel",
            "sensetop": "throw something",
            "labels": "(specialist)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a hand-thrown vase"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 11,
            "definition": "to send light or shade onto something",
            "sensetop": "throw something (+ adv./prep.)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The trees threw long shadows across the lawn."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 12,
            "definition": "to make your voice sound as if it is coming from another person or place",
            "sensetop": "throw your voice",
            "examples": [],
            "synonyms": "project"
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 13,
            "definition": "to hit somebody with your fist",
            "sensetop": "throw a punch",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 14,
            "definition": "to move a switch to operate something",
            "sensetop": "throw a switch",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 15,
            "definition": "to have a sudden period of angry behaviour, violent emotion, etc.",
            "sensetop": "throw something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She'll **throw a fit** if she finds out."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Children often **throw tantrums** at this age."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 16,
            "definition": "to give a party",
            "sensetop": "throw a party",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They threw a party for him on his birthday."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He always throws a big bash on Oscar night."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 17,
            "definition": "to deliberately lose a game or contest that you should have won",
            "sensetop": "throw something",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He was accused of having thrown the game."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊ/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throw__gb_2.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊz/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throws__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θruː/",
                "audio": "th/throw/threw__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊn/",
                "audio": "th/throw/thrown__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throwing__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊ/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throw__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊz/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throws__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θruː/",
                "audio": "th/throw/threw__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/θrəʊn/",
                "audio": "th/throw/thrown__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/",
                "audio": "th/throw/throwing__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English thrāwan ‘to twist, turn’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch draaien and German drehen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin terere ‘to rub’, Greek teirein ‘wear out’. The current senses which express propulsion and sudden action, date from Middle English."
}