throw on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Put on hastily
Why “on”? Clothing touches the body and covers its surface.
“I just threw on whatever was clean.”
“He threw on a hoodie before leaving.”
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Throw on means put on hastily. Throw in means add something extra to a deal at no extra cost.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
throw in
A contrast learners often mix up
Add something extra to a deal at no extra cost
get on
Same on pattern: wearing
Board a bus, train or plane; Have a good relationship; Make progress with a task; Manage to dress yourself in; Be growing old; Continue with a task without delay
have on
Same on pattern: wearing
Be currently wearing something
keep on
Same on pattern: wearing
Continue wearing; Continue doing something repeatedly; Continue to employ someone; Continue talking about something annoyingly
pull on
Same on pattern: wearing
Draw a garment onto the body
put on
Same on pattern: wearing
Dress yourself in clothing; Host or stage an event; Gain weight; Apply onto a surface; Cause a device to start running; Pretend to have a feeling or act in a false way
slip on
Same on pattern: wearing
Put on quickly and easily
try on
Same on pattern: wearing
Wear briefly to test the fit
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