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throw vs ground

ground vs throw

throw and ground both are nouns.

throw and ground both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
ground Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ground is a hyponym of throw; that is, ground is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • ground: throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, prostrate, cast, hurl, hurtle, heave, bombard, pelt, defenestrate, deliver, pitch, shy, drive, deep-six, throw overboard, ridge, jettison, fling, lob, chuck, toss, skim, skip, skitter, juggle, flick, flip, pass.
throw (noun) ground (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
a single chance or instance a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
a rational motive for a belief or action
the solid part of the earth's surface
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
throw (verb) ground (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly use as a basis for; found on
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
utter with force; utter vehemently place or put on the ground
propel through the air confine or restrict to the ground
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation connect to a ground
place or put with great energy cover with a primer; apply a primer to
cause to fall off fix firmly and stably
to remove (baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
make on a potter's wheel hit or reach the ground
put or send forth bring to the ground
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 throw and ground

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