θroʊ əˈweɪ
neutral
beginner
- Base verb:
- throw
- Particle:
- away
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "throw away" mean?
- To discard or dispose of something
- To waste an opportunity or advantage
Examples
- Don't throw away those newspapers - we can recycle them.
- She threw away her chance to study abroad.
- I threw away all my old clothes during the move.
- He's throwing his talent away by not practising.
- The company threw away millions on failed projects.
How to use it
Very common in everyday speech. 'Throwaway' (adjective) means disposable or casual.
Word order
Object can go between: 'throw it away' or 'throw away the garbage'
Similar expressions
discard
dispose of
get rid of
waste
squander
Opposites
keep
save
preserve
Related phrasal verbs
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