There are thousands of phrasal verbs in English. Let’s take a look at some of the most useful phrasal verbs using the verb throw.
A Video Summary about ‘THROW’ phrasal verbs
A few explanations about ‘THROW’ phrasal verbs
WHAT IS A PHRASAL VERB?
A phrasal verb is the combination of two or three words from different grammatical categories – a verb and a particle, such as an adverb or a preposition – to form a single phrase. The particle often changes the meaning of the verb.
Many students translate both words separately rather than see the whole phrase, this can be confusing as the meaning translated this way will often not make sense.
MORE THAN ONE MEANING
Often phrasal verbs will have more than one meaning therefore it’s important to select the correct phrasal verb for context of the sentence. For example:
1. Throw in – join in, accompany someone
2. Throw in – to add something to a deal
3. Throw in – to toss a ball into a circle or game
1. To throw out – to disregard or dispose of
2. To throw out – to dislocate a part of the body
3. To throw out – to expel or ask someone to leave with force
USING PHRASAL VERBS OF THROW
TO THROW AWAY | to discard something, put it in the rubbish |
TO THROW DOWN | 1. (informal) in rapping play or perform a piece of music 2. (slang) to start a fight, to fight 3. to drink or eat something very quickly |
TO THROW IN | 1. to add something to a deal 2. to join in, accompany someone 3. to toss a ball into a circle or game |
TO THROW OFF | 1. remove clothes or shoes quickly 2. to lose someone or something |
TO THROW ON | to put on clothes or shoes quickly |
TO THROW OUT | 1. to disregard or dispose of 2. to dislocate a part of the body 3. to expel or ask someone to leave with force |
TO THROW OVER | to end a relationship either personal or business |
TO THROW TOGETHER | make or arrange quickly |
TO THROW UP | 1. to throw something in the air 2. (informal) to vomit |
TO THROW YOURSELF AT SOMEBODY | to show somebody in an obvious manner you are attracted to them |
TO THROW YOURSELF INTO SOMETHING | to do something enthusiastically |
Exercises About ‘THROW’ Phrasal Verbs
Exercise 1: Select the correct phrasal verb in brackets to complete these sentences:
Exercise 2: Select the correct phrasal verb
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the right particle UP / DOWN / OFF / OUT / AWAY
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