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throw vs be

be vs throw

throw is a noun but be is not a noun.

throw and be both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hypernym of throw; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than throw:
  • throw: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
throw (noun) be (noun)
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
throw (verb) be (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly spend or use time
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
utter with force; utter vehemently have an existence, be extant
propel through the air have life, be alive
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation form or compose
place or put with great energy have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
cause to fall off occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
to remove be identical to; be someone or something
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface be identical or equivalent to
make on a potter's wheel represent, as of a character on stage
put or send forth be priced at
organize or be responsible for to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
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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