skim vs throw

skim and throw both are nouns.

skim is an adjective but throw is not an adjective.

skim and throw both are verbs.

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

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

skim: cause to skip over a surface
throw: propel through the air

skim (noun)	throw (noun)
reading or glancing through quickly	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid	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

skim (adjective)	throw (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

skim (verb)	throw (verb)
read superficially	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
remove from the surface	utter with force; utter vehemently
cause to skip over a surface	propel through the air
coat (a liquid) with a layer	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
travel on the surface of water	place or put with great energy
examine hastily	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 skim and throw

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