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give it the deep six vs toss

toss vs give it the deep six

give it the deep six is not a noun while toss is a noun.

give it the deep six and toss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give it the deep six No No Yes No
toss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, toss is a hypernym of give it the deep six; that is, toss is a word with a broader meaning than give it the deep six:
  • give it the deep six: toss out; get rid of
  • toss: 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, throw out, toss away, toss out.
give it the deep six (noun) toss (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
an abrupt movement
give it the deep six (verb) toss (verb)
toss out; get rid of 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
Difference between give it the deep six and toss

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