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Word: Throw away

Part of Speech: Verb (phrasal verb)

Definition: "Throw away" means to get rid of something that you no longer want or need. It often involves physically throwing something into the trash or discarding it in some way.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "throw away" when you are talking about disposing of items, whether they are trash, old clothes, or anything else you don’t want anymore.
• It can also be used in a more abstract sense, like letting go of worries or negative feelings.

Examples:

1. Literal Usage:

   • "I need to throw away this old shirt because it has a big stain on it."
   • "Please remember to throw away your garbage after the picnic."

2. Abstract Usage:

   • "Sometimes, it’s good to throw away your worries and focus on the positive things in life."
   • "She decided to throw away her bad habits and start living a healthier lifestyle."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more figurative sense, "throw away" can imply wasting opportunities or potential.
  • "He threw away his chance at a great job by not preparing for the interview."

Word Variants:

• Throw (verb): To propel something with force.
• Away (adverb): In a place separate from the speaker; not here.

Different Meanings:

• Throw away can also imply dismissing ideas or thoughts. For example, "You can throw away that suggestion; it won’t work for this project."

Synonyms:

• Discard
• Dispose of
• Get rid of
• Toss out
• Junk

Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:

• Shed: To discard or let go of something, similar to "throw away."
  • Example: "He shed his image as a pushy boss."
• Put away: To store something in a proper place or to stop thinking about something.
  • Example: "Put away your worries and enjoy the moment."

Summary:

"Throw away" is a useful phrasal verb that helps express the action of getting rid of unwanted items or feelings. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts.

Academic

Verb

1. get rid of
   • he shed his image as a pushy boss
   • shed your clothes
2. throw or cast away
   • Put away your worries

Synonyms

• shed
• cast
• cast off
• shake off
• throw
• throw off
• drop