How to Use "Throat" with Example Sentences

throat (n): the front part of the neck or the passage that sends food and air from the mouth to the stomach and lungs

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Used with adjectives:

"She has a sore throat."
(sore, scratchy)

"My throat is dry."
(dry, parched)

Used with verbs:

"My throat hurts when I swallow."
(hurts, aches)

"The spicy food burned his throat."
(burned)

"He cleared his throat before giving his speech."
(cleared)

Used with prepositions:

"He grabbed him by the throat."
(by)

Used with nouns:

"He has a throat infection."
(infection, irritation)

"She has throat cancer."
(cancer)