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skip vs throw

throw vs skip

skip and throw both are nouns.

skip and throw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skip Yes No Yes No
throw Yes No Yes No
As verbs, throw is a hypernym of skip; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than skip:
  • skip: cause to skip over a surface
  • throw: propel through the air
skip (noun) throw (noun)
a mistake resulting from neglect the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a gait in which steps and hops alternate 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
skip (verb) throw (verb)
bypass be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
cause to skip over a surface convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
jump lightly utter with force; utter vehemently
leave suddenly propel through the air
bound off one point after another cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
intentionally fail to attend 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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