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put vs throw

throw vs put

put and throw both are nouns.

put and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put Yes No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throw is a hyponym of put; that is, throw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than put:
  • put: put into a certain place or abstract location
  • throw: place or put with great energy
Other hyponyms of put include enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in, docket, cock, postpose, prepose, step, put back, replace, stratify, plant, intersperse, nestle, snuggle, pile, arrange, set up, lay over, superimpose, superpose, superpose, park, ensconce, settle, dispose, emplace, emplace, ship, underlay, trench, pigeonhole, shelve, jar, repose, sign, middle, parallelize, butt, recess, reposition, thrust, tee, tee up, rack, rack up, coffin, bed, appose, place down, put down, set down, seed, sow, misplace, juxtapose, set down, bottle, bucket, barrel, ground, pillow, rest, upend, seat, sit, sit down, seat, lay, put down, repose, place upright, stand, stand up, recline, plant, set, instal, install, put in, set up, deposit, fix, posit, situate, ladle, poise, lean, clap, rest, perch, load, cram, set, siphon, seat, position, glycerolise, glycerolize, space, marshal, settle, settle down, imbricate.
put (noun) throw (noun)
the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date 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
put (verb) throw (verb)
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
estimate convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
formulate in a particular style or language utter with force; utter vehemently
attribute or give propel through the air
put into a certain place or abstract location cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
cause to be in a certain state; cause to be in a certain relation place or put with great energy
adapt cause to fall off
cause (someone) to undergo something to remove
make an investment 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
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