Basic Details
Word: Throw
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make something move through the air by using your hand to launch it.
Synonyms: Toss, fling, pitch
Antonyms: Catch, receive
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw in the towel: To give up or admit defeat. Example: "After trying to fix the bike all day, he decided to throw in the towel."
- Throw caution to the wind: To act without worrying about the possible dangers. Example: "She decided to throw caution to the wind and go skydiving."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He decided to throw the ball to his friend across the park.
Example 2: When the dog heard the whistle, he was ready to throw himself into the water.
Example 3: At the party, they loved to throw confetti into the air at midnight to celebrate.
Fun Fact
The word "throw" comes from the Old English word "rawan," which means to twist or turn. Over time, it evolved to mean to toss or propel something through the air.
Famous Quote
"Life is like throwing a boomerang; what you throw out will come back to you." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "throw" mean?
a) To catch something
b) To make something move through the air by using your hand
c) To hide an object
d) To stop something
Answer: b) To make something move through the air by using your hand
2. Which of these is a synonym of "throw"?
a) Catch
b) Fling
c) Hold
d) Grab
Answer: b) Fling
3. Which sentence uses "throw" correctly?
a) She will throw a party tomorrow.
b) He decided to throw in the water.
c) They throw to their captain in football.
d) The cat can throw the mouse away.
Answer: a) She will throw a party tomorrow.
4. Which idiom means to give up?
a) Throw caution to the wind
b) Throw in the towel
c) Throw a curveball
d) Throw the dice
Answer: b) Throw in the towel
5. What is an antonym of "throw"?
a) Toss
b) Catch
c) Pitch
d) Lob
Answer: b) Catch
