prostrate vs throw

throw vs prostrate

prostrate is not a noun while throw is a noun.

prostrate is an adjective but throw is not an adjective.

prostrate and throw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prostrate	No	Yes	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw is a hypernym of prostrate; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than prostrate:

prostrate: throw down flat, as on the ground
throw: propel through the air

prostrate (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

prostrate (adjective)	throw (adjective)
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
lying face downward

prostrate (verb)	throw (verb)
render helpless or defenseless	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
throw down flat, as on the ground	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
get into a prostrate position, as in submission	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 prostrate and throw

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