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- through the looking-glass/θruː ðə ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlɑːs/Moving into or existing in a strange, inverted, or fantastical reality, as if passing through a mirror.nounLow
- through-line/θruː laɪn/A consistent theme or element that connects different parts of a narrative, series of events, or project.nounmoderate
- through-the-lens meter/ˌθruː ðə ˈlenz ˈmiːtə/A light meter integrated into a camera that measures light intensity directly through the camera lens, using the same optical path as the image.nounC1-C2
- throughput/ˈθruːpʊt/The amount of material or data that passes through a system or process in a given period of time.nounB2
- throughway/ˈθruː.weɪ/A high-speed, direct road for through traffic, typically with limited access and no traffic lights or intersections, connecting major areas.nounC2/Rare
- throuple/ˈθrʌp(ə)l/A romantic relationship involving three people who are all committed to each other.nounLow
- throve/θrəʊv/The simple past tense of the verb 'thrive', meaning to grow, develop, or prosper vigorously.verbLow/Rare
- throw/θrəʊ/To propel something through the air using a motion of the arm and hand.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A2 (Very High Frequency)
- throw about/θrəʊ əˈbaʊt/To scatter or distribute something carelessly or in various directions.verbModerately Common
- throw down/θrəʊ daʊn/To cause something to fall onto a surface by pushing it out of one's hand; to cast something downward.nounverbB2
- throw in/ˈθrəʊ ɪn/To add something extra to an offer or agreement, often at no additional cost.nounverbB1-B2
- throw off/θrəʊ ˈɒf/To get rid of something unwanted, to free oneself from a burden or constraint, or to cause something to be inaccurate or incorrect.verbB2
- throw out/ˌθrəʊ ˈaʊt/to get rid of something by putting it in a rubbish bin or taking it to a dump.verbB1
- throw over/ˌθrəʊ ˈəʊvə/To abruptly end a romantic or professional relationship; to abandon or reject someone.verbC1
- throw pillow/ˈθrəʊ ˌpɪləʊ/A small, decorative cushion not for sleeping on, but placed on sofas, chairs, or beds for ornamental purposes.nounB2
- throw rug/ˈθrəʊ ˌrʌɡ/A small, decorative rug that is not attached to the floor, typically measuring about 1.2 by 1.8 metres (4 by 6 feet) or smaller.nounMedium
- throw together/ˌθrəʊ təˈɡeðə(r)/To assemble or make something quickly and without careful planning.verbB1
- throw up/θrəʊ ˈʌp/To vomit; to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.verbC1
- throw weight/ˈθrəʊ ˌweɪt/The maximum effective payload weight that a missile is capable of delivering to a specified range along a designated trajectory.nounLow/Very Low (Specialist Technical Term)
- throwaway/ˈθrəʊəweɪ/Designed to be discarded after use; intended to be casual or not serious.adjectivenounverbB2
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