Word

throw, v.
(threw, throwing, thrown, throws)
freq. cnt. 98

propel through the air
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 53 freq. cnt.: 53

throw

sample sentences

"throw a frisbee"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody something
Somebody ----s something PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

throw thrower

semantic pointers

hyponym

hypernym

propel, impel

move violently, energetically, or carelessly
<verb.motion> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 9

throw

sample sentences

"She threw herself forwards"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something PP

semantic pointers

hypernym

move

place or put with great energy
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7

throw thrust

sample sentences

"She threw the blanket around the child"
"thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something PP

verb frames

Somebody ----s something PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

throw

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

thrust

semantic pointers

hypernym

put, place, set, lay, position, pose

hyponym

pop

get rid of
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

cast cast off drop shake off shed throw throw away throw off

sample sentences

"he shed his image as a pushy boss"
"shed your clothes"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

semantic pointers

hyponym

shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough abscise exfoliate autotomize, autotomise

hypernym

remove, take, take away, withdraw

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 24 freq. cnt.: 6

give throw

sample sentences

"Throw a glance"
"She gave me a dirty look"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody something

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Somebody ----s somebody something

semantic pointers

hypernym

communicate, intercommunicate

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1

flip switch throw

sample sentences

"switch on the light"
"throw the lever"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

switch

semantic pointers

hypernym

lock, mesh, engage, operate

hyponym

turn on, switch on turn off, switch off, cut, turn out

put or send forth
<verb.creation> freq. cnt.: 19 freq. cnt.: 15 freq. cnt.: 4

cast contrive project throw

sample sentences

"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
"The setting sun threw long shadows"
"cast a spell"
"cast a warm light"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

cast

semantic pointers

hypernym

send, direct

hyponym

shoot

utter with force; utter vehemently
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

hurl throw

sample sentences

"hurl insults"
"throw accusations at someone"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

semantic pointers

hypernym

express, utter, verbalize, verbalise, give tongue to

cause to be confused emotionally
<verb.emotion> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

bemuse bewilder discombobulate throw

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
The bad news will %s him
The good news will %s her
The performance is likely to %s Sue

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
The bad news will %s him
The good news will %s her
The performance is likely to %s Sue

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
The bad news will %s him
The good news will %s her

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
The bad news will %s him
The good news will %s her

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

bemusement

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

discombobulation

semantic pointers

hypernym

upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit

to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
<verb.motion> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

throw

sample sentences

"Jane threw dinner together"
"throw the car into reverse"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP

semantic pointers

hypernym

put, place, set, lay, position, pose

organize or be responsible for
<verb.creation> freq. cnt.: 124 freq. cnt.: 62 freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 29 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

give have hold make throw

sample sentences

"hold a reception"
"have, throw, or make a party"
"give a course"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

semantic pointers

hypernym

direct

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

bedevil befuddle confound confuse discombobulate fox fuddle throw