hurl — to throw something with great force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw something with great force
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɜːrl/
Example Sentences
- My mom hurled my phone out the window when she saw my report card.
- The angry customer hurled complaints at the poor cashier.
- He hurled himself into studying after failing the exam.
hurl
VERB[/hɜːrl/]
to throw something with great force
The angry fisherman hurled his broken net into the stormy sea.
Hurl into the whirl and watch them swirl!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hurl originates from Middle English 'hurlen', derived from Old Germanic roots meaning 'to throw' or 'to rush forward'. The word entered English during the medieval period and has maintained its core sense of forceful projection or violent motion.
Breakdown
Middle English 'hurlen' developed from Old Germanic bases related to throwing or rushing movements. The modern form 'hurl' represents a phonetic simplification of the earlier 'hurlen'.
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📝Examples
“My mom hurled my phone out the window when she saw my report card.”
“The angry customer hurled complaints at the poor cashier.”
“He hurled himself into studying after failing the exam.”
“She hurled her textbook across the room and screamed 'I quit math!'”
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