Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

throw in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: throw in
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of throw-in.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, in.

verb

To add something extra free of charge.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To include in a calculation.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To quit, to fold.

verb

To inject, as a fluid.

Archaic; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels."
"Throw in Mr Trump's promise of a "great, great wall along our southern border" - with estimates starting at $12bn - and "massive tax relief for the middle class", and the price tag for his speech proposals is on an express elevator to astronomical."
"There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the views can resemble a painting by Turner - only you don't have to go to the National Gallery to see this, it's brought to your seat on a train."

Usage

Inflected Forms

throw ins (plural) throws in (present, singular) throwing in (participle, present) threw in (past) thrown in (participle, past)

Phrases

throw in with

Frequently Paired Words

throw in with

Synonyms

interject come in interpose put in inject drop out give up fall by the wayside drop by the wayside throw in the towel quit chuck up the sponge

Questions

What does throw in mean?: Alternative form of throw-in.

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