throw
Definitions
Noun
- The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
- A single chance or instance
- The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
- Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Verb
- Propel through the air
- Move violently, energetically, or carelessly
- Get rid of
- Place or put with great energy
- Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
- Put or send forth
- To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
- Cause to be confused emotionally
- Utter with force; utter vehemently
- Organize or be responsible for
- Make on a potter's wheel
- Cause to fall off
- Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
- Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
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Words that contain the term "throw".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | throw | 1 | 42 |
| 2 | thrown | 1 | 40 |
| 3 | throwing | 2 | 17 |
| 4 | throws | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | overthrow | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | overthrown | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | thrower | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | heathrow | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | heathrow's | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | overthrowing | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | overthrows | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | throwaway | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | throwback | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | throwers | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | withrow | 2 | 0 |
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Consonant Match
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| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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| 1 | threw | 1 | 46 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 20
Fragments: 15
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Prep roundup: Massive throw by West Valley's Beardemphl leads four Rams winners at Day 1 of district meet
May 22, 2026 Yakima Herald-Republic
May 22, 2026 Yakima Herald-Republic
Man suspected of throwing keg through Georgetown Cupcake window is arrested
May 22, 2026 NBC4 Washington
May 22, 2026 NBC4 Washington
‘Throw me your kid!’ Officer catches baby during escape from Michigan house fire
May 20, 2026 WANE 15
May 20, 2026 WANE 15
Lauren Hagedorn Scores New ADM School Record in Discus Throw at 2026 State Meet
May 22, 2026 Raccoon Valley Radio
May 22, 2026 Raccoon Valley Radio

