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retire vs toss

toss vs retire

retire is not a noun while toss is a noun.

retire and toss both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
toss Yes No Yes No
As verbs, toss is a hypernym of retire; that is, toss is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
  • toss: throw or cast away
retire (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
retire (verb) toss (verb)
prepare for sleep agitate
cause to get out throw or toss with a light motion
cause to be out on a fielding play throw carelessly
lose interest lightly throw to see which side comes up
pull back or move away or backward move or stir about violently
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed) throw or cast away
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between retire and toss

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