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throw out

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To discard; to dispense with something.

Pronunciation

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throhowt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈθɹoʊˈaʊt

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. idiomatic

    To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.

  2. idiomatic

    To offer an idea for consideration.

  3. transitive

    To cause or experience debilitating muscle or joint pain in (a body part).

  4. transitive

    To outdistance; to leave behind.

  5. transitive

    To cause to project.

  6. transitive

    To put into a state of confusion.

noun

  1. A discard, rejection.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.

Used this way, throw out is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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