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flung

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫəŋ// UK //flˈʌŋ// flung

v. the past tense of fling. It means you threw something with a lot of force or in a careless way.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'fling'; refers to the act of throwing or moving something with sudden force or abandon.


SIMPLE

He flung his keys onto the table and sat down.

CONTEXTUAL

The storm was so powerful that it flung heavy branches across the road, blocking traffic for hours.

COMPLEX

In a sudden burst of frustration, she flung the window open to let the cold air clear the tension from the room.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is the irregular past form of 'fling'.

Pitfall

He flinged the ballHe flung the ballFling is an irregular verb; the past tense is 'flung', not 'flinged'.

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