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throw

Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #48 Most Common

English translation: to propel / toss through the air

Stem Pattern: throw / threw / thrown
💡 Key Usage Note: Notice the vowel progression: throw (present), threw (past simple), thrown (participle).
📘 Linguistic Rule: Irregular strong verb: throw -> threw -> thrown.
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Present Simple

Throwing.

Subject Pronoun Conjugation Audio
I throw
you throw
he/she/it throws
we throw
they throw
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AI Smart Tutor: 'THROW' Insights

Linguistic breakdowns & native shortcuts

Smart Tips
🧠 Memory Trick (Mnemonic)

You throw now, you threw yesterday, and it has been thrown.

⚠️ Most Common Student Mistake
✗ Don't say: She throwed the ball away
✓ Say instead: She threw the ball away

Why: Past simple is 'threw', participle is 'thrown'.

🗣️ Essential Native Idioms with 'throw'
Throw in the towel

= To give up / surrender

"Don't throw in the towel yet; there's still hope!"

Throw someone under the bus

= To sacrifice an ally for personal gain

"He threw his partner under the bus."

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Frequently Asked Questions: THROW

Is "throw" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾

"throw" is classified as a Irregular verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "throw / threw / thrown". Irregular strong verb: throw -> threw -> thrown. Notice the vowel progression: throw (present), threw (past simple), thrown (participle).

What does "throw" mean in English? ▾

In English, "throw" translates primarily to "to propel / toss through the air". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.

What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "throw"? ▾

A frequent error is saying "She throwed the ball away" instead of "She threw the ball away". Why? Past simple is 'threw', participle is 'thrown'.

What are common idioms or expressions with "throw"? ▾

A popular idiom is "Throw in the towel" which means "To give up / surrender" (e.g. "Don't throw in the towel yet; there's still hope!").

How can I practice and memorize "throw" conjugations? ▾

Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.

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