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to throw

to throw

2 2.9
To roll dice to get a random number in a game
  • verb
  • /θroʊ/
: tirar (los dados)
  • I feel like there are better ways to measure π than throwing darts at a board.

Examples

  • And then he sort of threw the dice.

  • And you can think of this as throwing like tossing a coin.

  • They opted for a throw of the dice.

  • In the game, players must throw the dice to determine their next move.

  • He decided to throw the dice again, hoping for a better score this time.

  • At the start of the game, each player takes a turn to throw the dice.

Synonyms

to toss
vsto throw
610 1.0

To throw something lightly to another person

is the gaming action of casting small cubes rather than a light casual send
to fling
vsto throw
94 3.1

To throw something forcefully or carelessly

is the controlled gaming action of casting small cubes rather than a forceful send
to chuck
vsto throw
  • Informal
66 4.2

To throw something away carelessly

is the purposeful gaming act of casting small cubes rather than casual discarding
to dice
vsto throw
7 4.8

To play a game for money by throwing small marked cubes

is the single act of casting those cubes onto a surface rather than playing
to shoot
vsto throw
  • Jargon
1 8.4

To throw dice in a game

is the general act of casting dice in games not limited to craps

Antonyms

to hold
∞ 1.0

To carry or support something with your hands

Idioms

to throw in the towel
  • Informal
28 4.8

To stop trying because you know you cannot succeed

to throw away the key
  • Informal
18 8.8

Put someone in prison for life with no hope of release

to throw a fit
  • Informal
18 6.1

To suddenly become very angry or upset in a loud, obvious way

to throw stones
  • Informal
18 6.7

Say bad things about others while ignoring your own faults

stone's throw
11 2.3

A short distance away that is a few minutes' walk

to throw the book at
  • Informal
11 7.5

To punish someone as harshly as possible under the law

to throw caution to the wind
  • Informal
10 7.3

Do something without worrying about the risks

to throw to the wolves
  • Informal
9 8.1

Leave someone in a dangerous or difficult situation without help to protect yourself

to throw a curve
  • Informal
6 8.4

To surprise or confuse someone by doing something they did not expect

to throw down the gauntlet
5 7.7

To openly challenge someone in front of others

to throw a wrench in
  • US
4 8.0

Cause a problem that stops a plan or activity

to throw good money after bad
3 7.5

To keep spending money on something that is already failing

to throw to the dogs
  • Informal
2 9.1

To give up something important in a careless or disrespectful way

to throw the baby out with the bathwater
  • Informal
2 8.1

To get rid of something valuable while removing something bad

to throw a monkey wrench into the works
  • Informal
1 8.6

Cause problems on purpose that stop a plan or process from working smoothly

to throw things at the wall
  • Informal
1 7.3

Try many different ideas to see which one works

to throw brickbats
  • Literature
1 8.9

Attack someone with strong words in public

to throw up one's hands
  • Informal
1 6.5

Raise both hands to show you feel frustrated or give up

to throw an eye
  • UK
1 7.8

To look quickly at something

to throw a wobbly
  • UK
1 9.9

To become suddenly very angry and upset in a dramatic way

to throw stones in a glass house
  • Informal
1 8.4

To blame others when you have the same faults

to throw a snit
  • Informal
1 8.7

To suddenly become very angry or upset and act childishly

to throw spaghetti at the wall
  • Informal
1 9.3

To try many different ideas to find one that works

to throw one's weight around
  • Informal
1 7.5

To use your power to make others do what you want

dip me in honey and throw me to the lesbians
  • Offensive
9.9

A humorous way to say you find a woman extremely attractive

to lock him up and throw away the key
  • Informal
9.5

Put someone in prison and never let them out

to throw a dummy spit
  • UK
9.9

Have a childish angry outburst when you do not get your way

to throw a sprat to catch a mackerel
  • Archaic
9.9

Give something small to get something much bigger later

to throw one's cap over the windmill
  • Archaic
9.9

To make a big decision you cannot change that may be risky

to throw one's hat in the ring
  • Informal
7.4

To say you will run for a position, for example in an election

to throw one's hat over the fence
  • Informal
9.4

To decide to do something difficult and not stop

to throw one's hat over the wall
  • UK
9.9

To decide to start something difficult and not change your mind

to throw one's toys out of the pram
  • UK
9.9

To behave in a childish sulky way after not getting what you want

to throw the bull around
  • Informal
9.9

Talk in a relaxed, joking way and make stories bigger to be funny

to throw things at the wall and see what sticks
  • Informal
8.2

Try many different ideas to find one that works

Phrasal Verbs

to throw away
563 1.8

To get rid of something you do not want, for example by putting it in the bin

to throw out
376 3.0

To force someone to leave a place, job, or group

to throw out
361 1.8

To put something in the trash because you do not want it

to throw up
  • Informal
313 2.3

To push food and drink out of your stomach through your mouth

to throw in
  • Informal
263 2.7

Add something extra for free

to throw a party
161 1.8

Plan and have a party for people to enjoy

to throw off
132 3.8

To quickly remove something you have or that bothers you

to throw off
93 4.8

To make someone's plans or schedule not work as expected

to throw in
  • Informal
63 3.8

Add a short comment during a conversation

to throw out
60 4.2

To stop considering a case, request, or proposal in court

to throw around
  • Informal
39 4.5

To say words or names often without thinking

to throw in
  • Informal
33 4.9

Stop trying because you cannot win

to throw together
  • Informal
32 3.5

Make something quickly without much care or planning

to throw overboard
  • NSFW
20 4.8

To throw someone or something from a boat into water

to throw a tantrum
  • Informal
15 4.4

To show sudden strong anger or upset, often like a child

to throw back
13 5.8

Move something quickly backward, like your head or a cup

to throw money away
10 3.5

Spend money on things you do not need

to throw off balance
10 5.4

To make someone feel confused or unsure after a sudden change

to throw in with
  • Informal
5 5.8

To join and support a group or side

to throw down
  • Informal
5 7.0

To start a fight or bold competition to show strength

to throw out ideas
4 3.4

Suggest ideas for others to consider

to throw cold water on
  • Informal
4 7.4

Make people less excited about an idea or plan by saying bad things about it

to throw off the trail
3 7.7

To give false clues so people do not find the truth

to throw overboard
2 6.0

To reject or get rid of something no longer needed

to throw dirt
  • Informal
2 7.2

Say bad things about someone to harm their reputation

to throw up
  • Specialized
1 3.7

To make a message or window appear on the screen

to throw down a challenge
  • Informal
1 5.4

Openly invite someone to compete with you

to throw someone a kiss
1 3.5

Kiss your hand and blow the kiss toward someone

to throw away your dreams
1 7.4

To give up your hopes for the future

to throw shapes
  • Slang
1 9.0

To dance with showy, energetic movements

to throw wobblies
  • Slang
1 9.9

To have a sudden angry outburst like a child's tantrum

to throw off keel
8.1

Cause someone to feel confused and upset

to throw one's weight behind
6.6

To support a person or idea by using your influence

Compounds

free throw
51 2.8

A shot taken from the free-throw line without being blocked after a foul

throw pillow
  • US
8 2.1

A small decorative cushion put on sofas or chairs for comfort and color

throw rug
  • US
6 3.2

A small light mat placed on part of a floor to decorate or protect it

hammer throw
2 4.7

A track and field event where an athlete throws a heavy metal ball attached to a wire for distance

throw of the dice
1 6.5

A decision that depends mostly on chance

throw-in
1 3.8

A way to put the ball back into play from the sideline after it goes out

arm throw
1 2.8

A throw that uses the arm, often in sport

throw stick
1 8.2

A curved stick that comes back to the thrower when thrown correctly

throw-weight
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The weight of warheads or other cargo a missile can carry, not counting the rocket

free throw lane
1 3.6

Marked rectangle near the basket where players stand during free throws

penalty free throw
1 2.7

A shot taken from the foul line after a foul by the other team

charity throw
  • US
2.3

A shot from the foul line taken after a foul that scores one point

How Hard

to hurl
55 3.6
to throw
∞ 1.0
to throw
2 2.9
to toss
610 1.0

Surface Forms

throw infinitive
throwing present participle
throws third person singular
threw past
thrown past participle

Etymology

Throw comes from an old word thraw that meant 'twist' or 'turn', so picture yourself 'sending' the dice with a quick movement. That's why to throw the dice means to cast them as your chance in a game.