athletics vs toss

athletics and toss both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
toss	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	toss (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity	the act of flipping a coin
a contest between athletes	an abrupt movement

athletics (verb)	toss (verb)
	agitate
	throw or toss with a light motion
	throw carelessly
	lightly throw to see which side comes up
	move or stir about violently
	throw or cast away