Back to all verbs

Irregular verb

throw

/θrəʊ/

Base
throw
Past simple
threw
Past participle
thrown

Usage

threw names a single action; thrown needs have/has/had — don't confuse threw with through, which sounds identical.

Meaning

  • to send something through the air using your hand

Example

Leo threw the ball to his sister.

She threw her old notes away.

He has thrown three times as far as anyone else.