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throw

throw

Meaning of throw

decorative blanket

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British English/ˈθrəʊ/
American English/ˈθroʊ/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterstǎn zi
throw
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throw with Chinese translation

throw usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

I folded the throw over the sofa before the guests arrived.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Choose a colourful throw to brighten the room.

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throw belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

throw毯子
mess乱七八糟
dust灰尘
stain污渍
trash垃圾
tool工具
sink洗手池

throw synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between throw / afghan / blanket / quilt

A
🇬🇧English
afghan

a knitted or crocheted blanket (often handmade) similar in use to a throw

B1Rarely

She draped an afghan over the armchair.

🇬🇧English

broader term for any blanket, often larger and primarily for warmth

B1Very Often

She wrapped a blanket around the child.

Q
🇬🇧English
quilt

a stitched bedcover, often pieced or decorative and usually larger than a throw

B1Often

A handmade quilt covered the bed.

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How to pronounce throw and what this word means

throw means throw. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce throw

/ˈθrəʊ/

throw translation

throw

throw examples

I folded the throw over the sofa before the guests arrived.

throw transcription

/ˈθrəʊ/, /ˈθroʊ/

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throw meaning: what does it mean?

decorative blanket

throw pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

throw is pronounced as /ˈθrəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

throw definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I folded the throw over the sofa before the guests arrived. Translation: Я сложил декоративный плед на диван перед приездом гостей.

Is throw part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, throw can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is throw part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, throw can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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