LookItUp

throw away

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌθroʊ əˈweɪ/ · UK /ˌθrəʊ əˈweɪ/

throw away means: To get rid of something you no longer want, usually by putting it in the rubbish.

verb

PUT IN RUBBISHA2

To get rid of something you no longer want, usually by putting it in the rubbish.

  • Throw away the empty bag.
  • I threw away my broken umbrella.
  • Why did you throw those photos away?

How to use it: throw something away / throw away something (Do not throw those letters away.)

Similar words: get rid of, discard, bin

Opposites: keep

Common phrases: throw away rubbish, throw something away

WASTEB2

To waste something valuable or lose a good chance through a poor choice.

  • Do not throw away your chance.
  • She threw away her savings on useless gadgets.
  • Why would you throw your career away?

How to use it: throw something away / throw away something (He threw away a chance to study abroad.)

Similar words: waste, squander

Common phrases: throw away a chance, throw away money

Questions about throw away

What does throw away mean?

To get rid of something you no longer want, usually by putting it in the rubbish.

What is throw away in other languages?

Türkçe: atmak · Español: tirar · Français: jeter · Deutsch: wegwerfen · Italiano: buttare via · 日本語: 捨てる

How do you pronounce throw away?

In American English /ˌθroʊ əˈweɪ/; in British English /ˌθrəʊ əˈweɪ/.

How do you use throw away in a sentence?

Throw away the empty bag. I threw away my broken umbrella.

Learn throw away while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

throw away in other languages

More words