Throw ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Throw ( verb )

1. To propel (a person, object, or substance) forward with force.
2. To hurl or cast, as a missile.
3. To cause to be in a particular state or condition.
4. To cause to be in a particular situation or position.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thrāwan; akin to old high german drājan to turn, latin terere to rub.

Examples:

1. He threw the ball as hard as he could.
2. She threw the book across the room in frustration.
3. The storm threw the ship onto the rocks.
4. He threw the switch and the lights came on.
5. The company is throwing all its resources into the new project.

(As a noun)

Throw ( noun )

1. To propel (a person, object, or substance) forward with force.
2. To hurl or cast, as a missile.
3. To cause to be in a particular state or condition.
4. To cause to be in a particular situation or position.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thrāwan; akin to old high german drājan to turn, latin terere to rub.

Examples:

1. He threw the ball as hard as he could.
2. She threw the book across the room in frustration.
3. The storm threw the ship onto the rocks.
4. He threw the switch and the lights came on.
5. The company is throwing all its resources into the new project.