throws, threw, thrown, throwing
to throw away
phrasal verbC
Dispose of something by discarding it
- 1She decided to throw away the old magazines.
- 2Don't throw away your chance to win.
When you throw away something, you are getting rid of it by putting it in the trash. It means you no longer want or need that thing, so you are throwing it in the garbage to get rid of it.
When throwing away something, make sure to check if it can be recycled or donated instead. This helps reduce waste and benefits the environment.
at the park
Recycling at the Park
George
Hey Robert, do you have any trash? I'm heading to the bin.
Robert
Yeah, I have this empty bottle. Can you throw it away for me?
George
Sure, I'll make sure it goes in the recycling bin.
Robert
Thanks, George! It's important to keep the park clean.
in a shop
Decluttering the Shelves
David
Look at all these old magazines. We should throw them away.
Steven
Good idea, they're just taking up space.
David
Exactly, and we need room for the new arrivals.
Steven
Let's clear them out and make some space.
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Similar to "to throw away":
- 1discard
- 2dispose
- 3toss