English · Common Verbs
throwing
/ˈθroʊɪŋ/
[/ˈθroʊɪŋ/]
present participle of throw
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'throw': sending something through the air, happening now.
Example
The kids are throwing snowballs at each other and laughing loudly in the cold winter park.
The kids are throwing snowballs at each other and laughing loudly in the cold winter park.
Etymology
From Old English 'þrāwan' (to throw) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses for ongoing action.