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give it the deep six vs throw out

throw out vs give it the deep six

give it the deep six and throw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give it the deep six No No Yes No
throw out No No Yes No
As verbs, throw out is a hypernym of give it the deep six; that is, throw out is a word with a broader meaning than give it the deep six:
  • give it the deep six: toss out; get rid of
  • throw out: throw or cast away
Other hypernyms of give it the deep six include cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out, discard, dispose, fling, put away, throw away, toss, toss away, toss out.
give it the deep six (verb) throw out (verb)
toss out; get rid of bring forward for consideration or acceptance
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 give it the deep six and throw out

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