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Uncommonthrow out
The correct spelling is throw out.
How to pronounce throw out
verb
Say it like: Thr-ow -owt
The correct spelling is throw out. To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away. For example: "Just throw out that pen if it doesn't write anymore."
Usage Examples
“Just throw out that pen if it doesn't write anymore.”
“The board threw the man out, because he wouldn't cooperate and agree with their plans to remodernize the facility.”
“Let me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
- 2.To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
- 3.To offer an idea for consideration.
- 4.To produce in a haphazard fashion.
- 5.To emit.
noun
- 1.A discard, rejection.
- 2.An item that is thrown out to an audience or crowd, usually for dramatic effect.
- 3.An overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper.
- 4.A put-out caused by a throw to a base of a fielded ground ball.
- 5.A folded paper in a publication, such as a book or a greeting card, that is intended to be unfolded for use outside the normal form factor of the publication.
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