Meaning: He launched the frisbee to a great distance.
Choice of Words: "Threw" means to propel or launch something through the air. "Frisbee" is a flat, circular object that is thrown and caught for recreation. "Far" means to or at a great distance.
Alternative Expressions
The boy hurled the frisbee across the field.
Meaning: This sentence conveys the same meaning as the first sentence but provides more details about the person throwing the frisbee and the distance and direction it was thrown.
Choice of Words:Boy is a more specific subject than he, indicating that the person throwing the frisbee is male. Hurled is a more forceful synonym for threw, suggesting that the frisbee was thrown with great power. Across indicates the direction the frisbee was thrown, and field refers to a large open area of land.
With a flick of his wrist, he sent the frisbee soaring through the air.
Meaning: This sentence uses figurative language to create a vivid image of the frisbee being thrown. It suggests that the person threw the frisbee with a skillful and graceful motion, causing it to fly high and far.
Choice of Words:Flick is a verb that describes a quick, sharp movement, often used to propel something. Wrist is the joint connecting the hand to the arm. Soaring means to rise or fly high in the air. Through indicates the path the frisbee took.