Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Throw: throw - threw - thrown

Published February 26, 2026 · 4 views

The irregular verb throw does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
throwthrewthrown

How to Use It

  • Present: I throw.
  • Past: Yesterday I threw.
  • Present perfect: I have thrown.

Remember

Use the past participle (thrown) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: throw - threw - thrown.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.