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throw vs prostrate

prostrate vs throw

throw is a noun but prostrate is not a noun.

throw is not an adjective while prostrate is an adjective.

throw and prostrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
prostrate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, prostrate is a hyponym of throw; that is, prostrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: propel through the air
  • prostrate: throw down flat, as on the ground
Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, ground, 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) prostrate (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 (adjective) prostrate (adjective)
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
lying face downward
throw (verb) prostrate (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly render helpless or defenseless
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture throw down flat, as on the ground
utter with force; utter vehemently get into a prostrate position, as in submission
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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