threw
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B1
/θruː/
(throw)
propel through air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'throw' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þrawan,' where 'þrawan' meant 'to twist or turn.'
Historical Evolution
'þrawan' transformed into the Middle English word 'throwen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'throw.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to twist or turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to propel something through the air.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.
She threw the ball to her friend.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35