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shy vs throw

throw vs shy

shy and throw both are nouns.

shy is an adjective but throw is not an adjective.

shy and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shy Yes Yes Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As nouns, throw is a hypernym of shy; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than shy:
  • shy: a quick throw
  • throw: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
As verbs, throw is a hypernym of shy; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than shy:
  • shy: throw quickly
  • throw: propel through the air
shy (noun) throw (noun)
a quick throw 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
shy (adjective) throw (adjective)
lacking self-confidence
short
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
shy (verb) throw (verb)
throw quickly be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
start suddenly, as from fright 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
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