English · Common Verbs

throws

/θroʊz/

[/θroʊz/]

third-person singular of throw

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'throw': he, she, or it sends something through the air.

Example

The pitcher throws the ball so fast that batters often have no time to react.

The pitcher throws the ball so fast that batters often have no time to react.

Etymology

From Old English 'þrāwan' (to throw).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects in the present tense.

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