Search
to fling
01
to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way
Transitive: to fling sth somewhere
Example
In a burst of joy, she flings her arms around her friend in a warm hug.
In a fit of anger, he flung the book across the room.
She flung her backpack onto the chair as she entered the room.
02
to move rapidly and impulsively
Intransitive: to fling somewhere | to fling to a direction
Example
The horse flung over the fence, galloping freely across the meadow.
The cat flung through the open window, chasing after a passing bird.
Caught off guard, he flung backward to avoid the falling debris.
03
to embark on or undertake an activity, venture, or pursuit with energy and determination
Transitive: to fling oneself into an activity or venture
Example
He finally flung himself into the world of entrepreneurship and started his own business.
She decided to fling herself into her new hobby of painting, spending hours in the studio each day.
Example
In a burst of joy, she flings her arms around her friend in a warm hug.
In a fit of anger, he flung the book across the room.
She flung her backpack onto the chair as she entered the room.
Frustrated with the tangled fishing line, he flung it into the water.
Nearby Words
