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throw vs opportunity

opportunity vs throw

throw and opportunity both are nouns.

throw is a verb but opportunity is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
opportunity Yes No No No
As nouns, opportunity is a hypernym of throw; that is, opportunity is a word with a broader meaning than throw:
  • throw: a single chance or instance
  • opportunity: a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Other hypernyms of throw include chance.
throw (noun) opportunity (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
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) opportunity (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
utter with force; utter vehemently
propel through the air
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
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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