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drop vs throw

throw vs drop

drop and throw both are nouns.

drop and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drop Yes No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, drop and throw are synonyms defined as:
  • drop and throw: to remove
Other synonyms of drop include cast, cast off, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off.
drop (noun) throw (noun)
the act of dropping something the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a central depository where things can be left or picked up casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity a single chance or instance
a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property)
a steep high face of rock
a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid)
a shape that is spherical and small
drop (verb) throw (verb)
give birth; used for animals be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
grow progressively worse convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
go down in value utter with force; utter vehemently
stop pursuing or acting propel through the air
change from one level to another cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
lower the pitch of (musical notes) place or put with great energy
fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death cause to fall off
leave undone or leave out to remove
omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
utter with seeming casualness make on a potter's wheel
lose (a game) put or send forth
take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth organize or be responsible for
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave cause to be confused emotionally
to remove move violently, energetically, or carelessly
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
let or cause to fall in drops
to fall vertically
let fall to the ground
fall or descend to a lower place or level
pay out
stop associating with
terminate an association with
hang loosely
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