thrown
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thrown, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Sent through the air by throwing.
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Etymology
From Middle English throwen, from Old English þrāwen, ġeþrāwen, from Proto-Germanic *þrēanaz, from Proto-Germanic *þrēaną. Doublet of thran. Morphologically throw + -n.
Full origin of thrown →Frequently asked questions
What does “thrown” mean?
The word “thrown” means sent through the air by throwing. In plain terms, the past participle of throw — either literally hurled, or figuratively caught off guard.
How do you pronounce “thrown”?
“Thrown” is pronounced throhn (/θɹoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “thrown” in a sentence?
Here is “thrown” used in a sentence: “The thrown ball sailed over the fence.”
What part of speech is “thrown”?
“Thrown” is an adjective.
Is “thrown” a common word?
“Thrown” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thrown” have?
“Thrown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sent through the air by throwing.
What is the difference between thrown and threw?
Both come from the verb throw, but they play different grammatical roles. Threw is the simple past tense: "She threw the ball." Thrown is the past participle, used with a helping verb: "The ball had been thrown." As an adjective, thrown describes something already sent through the air.
What does "thrown" mean when describing pottery?
In ceramics, thrown describes a pot or vessel shaped on a potter's wheel. The clay is centred and pulled upward while spinning, so the piece is said to be thrown even though nothing flies through the air. It is a specialised sense separate from the everyday meaning.
What is an example of thrown used as an adjective?
You might describe a thrown rock lying where it landed, a thrown punch that missed, or a thrown javelin arcing across the field. In each case, thrown tells you the object was propelled through the air by someone's throwing action rather than falling or being placed.