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
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "throw".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
Lyndhurst’s Iacono finishes T&F career with record-breaking throw at MOC
Jun 10, 2026 theobserver.com
Jun 10, 2026 theobserver.com
Android Desktop Mode almost made me throw away my laptop, but these annoying issues held me back
Jun 10, 2026 Android Police
Jun 10, 2026 Android Police
Why Do Stores Throw Away So Many Perfectly Good Products? I Went Dumpster Diving to Find Out.
Apr 28, 2026 The New York Times
Apr 28, 2026 The New York Times
FAMU-FSU Researcher Ezekiel Salama and Record-Setting Athlete Throws His Way to Success
Jun 10, 2026 Florida A&M University - FAMU
Jun 10, 2026 Florida A&M University - FAMU

