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give tongue to vs throw

throw vs give tongue to

give tongue to is not a noun while throw is a noun.

give tongue to and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give tongue to No No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throw is a hyponym of give tongue to; that is, throw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give tongue to:
  • give tongue to: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
  • throw: utter with force; utter vehemently
give tongue to (noun) throw (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
give tongue to (verb) throw (verb)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
utter with force; utter vehemently
propel through the air
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
place or put with great energy
cause to fall off
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Difference between give tongue to and throw

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