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deep-six vs throw out

throw out vs deep-six

deep-six and throw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deep-six No No Yes No
throw out No No Yes No
As verbs, throw out is a hypernym of deep-six; that is, throw out is a word with a broader meaning than deep-six:
  • deep-six: toss out; get rid of
  • throw out: throw or cast away
deep-six (verb) throw out (verb)
throw from a boat bring forward for consideration or acceptance
toss out; get rid of cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
throw or cast away
remove from a position or office
force to leave or move out
Difference between deep-six and throw out

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