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throw vs deliver

deliver vs throw

throw is a noun but deliver is not a noun.

throw and deliver both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
deliver No No Yes No
As verbs, deliver is a hyponym of throw; that is, deliver is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • deliver: throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, ground, prostrate, cast, hurl, hurtle, heave, bombard, pelt, defenestrate, pitch, shy, drive, deep-six, throw overboard, ridge, jettison, fling, lob, chuck, toss, skim, skip, skitter, juggle, flick, flip, pass.
throw (noun) deliver (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) deliver (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly cause to be born
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
utter with force; utter vehemently pass down
propel through the air utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation bring to a destination, make a delivery
place or put with great energy throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
cause to fall off to surrender someone or something to another
to remove relinquish possession or control over
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface carry out or perform
make on a potter's wheel hand over to the authorities of another country
put or send forth free from harm or evil
organize or be responsible for save from sins
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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