Throw to / Throw at
He threw some nuts to the monkeys. (Friendly action)
He threw some nuts at the monkeys. (Aggressive
action)
*** to = for giving, at = for attacking/aiming.
The goalkeeper threw the ball to his teammate.
She threw the keys to her brother.
The teacher threw the marker to the student.
He threw the rope to his friend to help him climb.
The fisherman threw some fish to the cats.
The angry boy threw a stone at the dog.
She threw the ball at the wall.
The protesters threw bottles at the police.
The children threw snowballs at each other.
He threw his shoes at the thief.
*** throw to = give / pass (friendly, helpful,
cooperative action)
*** throw at = attack / hit (aggressive, harmful,
unfriendly action)
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